Folk Customs in Journey to the West: A Culinary Journey to the Scriptures

Lin Yan, son of a Tang dynasty translator, sets out west to clear his family’s name, carrying half of the wrongfully condemned book Records of Foreign Lands. His weapons are not blades, but a wolf-hair writing brush and a wealth of knowledge about the customs of the Western Regions.

Su Ya, a young brewer from Gancao Village, carries her precious wine jar. All she wants is somewhere she can brew in peace, and perhaps a chance to repay a debt of gratitude.

When they run into Tang Sanzang and his disciples on their pilgrimage, the whole story takes a wild turn!

Wukong: “Demon, take a taste of my staff!” Lin Yan: “Great Sage, wait! This demon’s tribe offers dried cow dung as a sign of friendship!” Su Ya: “Anyone who wants to steal my wine had better ask my ladle first!”

This is an unconventional Journey to the West where folk customs solve the puzzles and fine wine gets them through! See how a language whiz and a brewing girl make their way along the pilgrimage, writing a Western Regions encyclopedia filled with the aroma of wine and plenty of laughter!

(The blurb aims to be lighthearted and fun, highlighting the story’s key attractions: folk customs, food, laughter, personal growth, and interactions with characters from the original work.)