Chinese Culture
Why Do Chinese People Eat Longevity Noodles on Birthdays?
In Western culture, birthdays often mean cake, candles, and wishes. In China, there's another special food that must appear on the table — cháng shòu miàn长寿面(longevity noodles).
Sinologists and Writers Fall in Love with Nanjing: Yue Opera Version of Dream of the Red Chamber Makes Me Like Nanjing Even More
"After watching this performance, I like Nanjing even more." "If this play goes to Russia, I can help translate the subtitles into Russian." ... On the evening of July 21st, some sinologists and writers attending the 7th International Symposium on Literary Translation by Sinologists in Nanjing watched excerpts from Dream of the Red Chamber performed by the Nanjing Yue Opera Troupe.
Beijing Opera, a Cultural Treasure
Beijing Opera, also known as Peking Opera, is a preeminent style of Chinese opera that incorporates mime, martial arts, dance, and acrobatics besides instrumental music and vocal artistry. It originated in Beijing during the mid-Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) and reached its full maturity and recognition by the mid-19th century. It has always been cherished as one of China's cultural gems.
How Hunan Embroidery Creates 3D Tigers with Just Silk Threads!
This is Hunan Embroidery—a 2,000-year-old national intangible cultural heritage of China. Employing the unique "Pengmao Stitch," it makes fur and feathers stand out with vivid texture.
Minor Snow: Winter is here
On Minor Snow, the world embraces the first chill. People pickle vegetables, store grains, and draw close to the fire's glow. It is a signal to prepare, both for winter and for warmth ahead.
24 solar terms：Start of Winter
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year and the first solar term of winter, which means winter is coming and crops harvested in autumn should be stored up.
Festive China: Double Ninth Festival
As autumn arrives and chrysanthemums bloom, the Double Ninth Festival returns. From climbing mountains and admiring chrysanthemum flowers to practicing tai chi and dancing in the squares, traditions may change, but the spirit remains.
24 Solar Terms: Frost's Descent
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Frost's Descent, (Chinese: 霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct. 23 this year.
How does a copper vase achieve rebirth from fire?
How does a copper vase achieve "rebirth from fire"? Cloisonné enters the kiln with a single hue and emerges with a myriad of colors. The moment cloisonné comes out of the kiln, its radiant luster bursts forth—every moment is a visual treat.
Have You Ever Tried Chinese Incense Art? Its Calming Magic Never Fails to Surprise You!
Have You Ever Tried Chinese Incense Art? Its Calming Magic Never Fails to Surprise You!
Yuelu Academy—As an academy even older than University of Cambridge, the great wisdom, seeking truth from facts, took root here
Yuelu Academy—As an academy even older than University of Cambridge, the great wisdom, "seeking truth from facts", took root here
Start of Autumn
At the Start of Autumn, the crisp breeze in sunlit sighs breathes summer's last lullaby. Sunflower seeds ripen to exhale their golden prose, while autumn hums its tender themes through time's own stream.
Do you know what the most iconic traditional clothing in ancient China was?
Do you know what the most iconic traditional clothing in ancient China was?
The Art of Chinese Painting
As one of the world's oldest and most enduring artistic expressions is Chinese painting, orGuohua, which translates to "national painting" or "native painting" in Chinese, andrepresents traditional Chinese painting as opposed to Western art forms.
On Beginning of Summer, stay refreshed in harmony with nature
Today marks the Beginning of Summer,
When yang energy surges and plants thrive.
Let’s welcome the coming heat
with calm composure.
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