Recently, the well-known anchor Dong Yuhui's remarks on the traditional food "Shaomai" in Inner Mongolia during a live broadcast have attracted the attention and controversy of many netizens. During the live broadcast, when he learned that the fillings of Inner Mongolia's shaomai are mainly composed of mutton, onions and seasonings, and do not contain rice, he described it as a "cracked bun" and even jokingly called it a "bad bun". This description immediately caused misunderstanding and dissatisfaction among some viewers.

Faced with the attention of public opinion, Dong Yuhui quickly made a public apology. He said that his remarks were not malicious, but purely because of his lack of understanding of shaomai. He admitted that his knowledge of food culture needs to be improved, and promised to deepen his understanding of traditional food from all over the world in the future. He said: "I am mainly short-sighted, not deliberately belittling the food from any place. I will try more different food in the future, and everyone is welcome to recommend it to me."

The uniqueness and cultural background of traditional shaomai

Shaomai is one of the traditional food in Inner Mongolia, especially popular in Mongolian areas. Different from the siomai in the south, the siomai in Inner Mongolia usually uses mutton, onions and seasonings as fillings. The dough is relatively thick and the top is half open. Its unique shape and filling combination represent the boldness and flavor of the grassland culture. This "crack" design is not only easy to distinguish when it comes out of the pot, but also makes the mutton more fragrant.

Dong Yuhui's remarks caused dissatisfaction among some viewers. One of the reasons is that many people believe that his description may mislead viewers who are not familiar with siomai, and then form an inaccurate understanding of Inner Mongolia's traditional food. With the increasing acceleration of the spread of regional culture, how to respect and objectively interpret local food culture has also become a topic of public concern.

The tolerance and misunderstanding of regional food by online public opinion

In recent years, with the rise of platforms such as live broadcasts and short videos, traditional food from different regions has gradually entered the public eye and even become a hot topic on the Internet. However, some viewers are prone to misunderstanding or prejudice when facing some relatively unfamiliar food cultures. Such misunderstandings often spread rapidly on the Internet and may even cause cross-regional "food disputes." Dong Yuhui's "Shaomai Remarks" is a typical example, showing the gap in understanding between different cultures.

However, many netizens are tolerant of this incident, believing that Dong Yuhui's remarks are not malicious, but are just due to the limitations of personal cognition. Some netizens said that any food has its specific regional characteristics and cultural background, and being unfamiliar with a food is not equivalent to derogation. Others encouraged him to continue to explore different local foods and deepen his understanding of local cultures through personal experience.

Reflection on the spread of food culture: respect and diversity coexist

Dong Yuhui's incident also triggered deep thinking about the spread of food culture. Today, with the increasing frequency of multicultural exchanges, traditional food from different regions and nationalities is an important part of culture, with specific historical and emotional significance. To spread food culture, it is necessary to stimulate the interest of the audience and try to respect local eating habits and customs.

Food is not just food, it carries regional culture and people's lifestyle. In the future, when the public explores local food, understanding and respect may be more important than simple comments. Dong Yuhui mentioned in his apology that he will further understand the cultural background behind the food, and hopes to better spread and promote the food characteristics of different regions through his platform. This attitude has been supported by many viewers, who believe that his timely reflection on his remarks is a progress.

Promote cultural exchanges while enhancing respect awareness

This incident reminds us that in today's increasingly frequent cultural exchanges, food, as a link for cultural communication, also requires a more tolerant and understanding attitude. Dong Yuhui's apology shows his reflection on his own remarks and sets an example for other public figures in promoting local culture. In the process of exploring the cultural characteristics of various places, with a respectful and knowledge-seeking attitude, we may have a deeper understanding of different foods.

In the future, when public figures spread and promote regional culture, they may need to pay more attention to details to avoid misunderstandings due to cognitive bias. At the same time, the audience can also look at the different manifestations of various cultures with an open mind and enjoy the rich experience brought by multiculturalism.