"Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us..." 11/3/17
A Michelin-Starred Meal for $1.50
Chan Hon Meng is the master chef behind "Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle," the food cart home to the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in the world. Ringing in at a mere $1.50, Meng's perfected braised chicken recipe was passed down to him by his uncle. Now, he's serving hundreds of meals a day out of his hawker in Singapore.
A Cathedral Within a Mosque
In Córdoba, Spain, the Mezquita stands as a house of many faiths, a site of religious significance for Catholics and Muslims alike. Originally dedicated to the Roman God, Janus, the temple was later transformed into a mosque as Córdoba came under Moorish rule. Nearly five hundred years later, as the town was conquered by Christians, the Mezquita was once more converted into a church.
Capturing the Haunting Beauty of Korea's Pine Trees
For Koreans, the pine tree is a deeply personal cultural symbol, believed to connect the souls of those who have passed with the sky. So when photographer Bae Bien-U was looking for an iconic image to represent Korea's identity, the pine tree was a natural fit. Through his unique black-and-white photographs, Bien-U's work reflects the haunting and ethereal qualities of his country's pine tree forests.
This Great Big Story is a paid contribution by Genesis.
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