It does, however, share similarities to the Minnan areas just north of Chaoshan in Fujian Province.
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Nanxi is one of the oldest Chinese operas that originated in the Song Dynasty.
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Gongfu tea (工夫茶), the 'espresso' of Chinese teas with a formidable kick, which was first sipped back in the Song Dynasty, is still flourishing and remains an important part of social etiquette in Chaozhou.