(GXR M-mount with Nokton 35mm F1.2 ASPH II)
The display of roasted poultry meat in this fashion is a draw to tourists coming from the western countries. In their hometowns, the unwritten rule is not to remind the patrons of where the meat comes from. That is to say, one should not display the carcasses in the same way as when the original life forms were alive. Here in the Chinese world, such a reminder is taken to prove that the meat is fresh enough to be consumed.
In the shot, there are the roasted pork, pork in BBQ style, roasted geese, whole chicken marinated with soy sauce and whole soft boiled chicken. Collectively, these are known as siu mei, with siu meaning grilled or roasted and mei meaning taste.
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