Chinese Culture
Grain Buds (Xiaoman)
Grain Buds is the eighth of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms and the second solar term of summer. It typically begins around May 21 and ends around June 5.
The Weather We're Having Now Is Called Start of Summer
By the time Li Xia (立夏, lìxià) arrives in early May, the damp days of late spring start giving way to the first real hints of summer. Humidity, already a presence during Grain Rain, settles in with more confidence.
Grain Rain
Grain Rain originates from the old saying, "Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains," which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops.
Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is one of the 24 solar terms in China, falling between April 4th and 6th each year.
Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox is a special day when day and night are divided equally across the globe and spring is divided in half, so people call it "Spring Equinox".
Awakening of Insects
Awakening of Insects, or Jingzhe, is the third of the 24 solar terms. With the thunder rumbling and temperatures rising, Awakening of Insects marks the awakening of all creatures after hibernation.
Lantern Festival Traditions
The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the culmination of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Shanghai crafts for Chinese New Year: Longfeng 'qipao'
The craftsmanship behind Longfeng qipao can be traced back to the early 1790s. By then, Shanghai had developed specialized "Su-Guang" tailoring workshops that combined garment-making techniques from Suzhou, Jiangsu province, and Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
When God of Wealth meets the Horse Year
Today marks the fifth day of the first lunar month, commonly known as "Po Wu" (Breaking the Fifth), which is a highly ritualistic "fortune-attracting day" during the Spring Festival.
Why Chinese People Give Red Envelopes
Happy Chinese New Year, folks! It’s that time of year again, when red envelopes – also known as 红包 (hongbao), ‘red packets’ or even ‘lucky money’ – holding a monetary value are given to and received by friends and families.
Rain Water Solar Term
Rain Water Solar Term
Moistening Things Silently
Spring Arrives in the World
Little New Year
Little New Year, also known as the "Kitchen God Festival," is a traditional Chinese festival that marks the beginning of the Spring Festival celebrations. The date varies between northern and southern China: typically on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month in the north, and the 24th in the south.
Major Cold
Major cold, the last solar term marks a final chapter of the year. It is nature's last pause in deep winter, and a quiet buildup for the coming spring.
Pottery craft breathes new life into village
In a village in North China's Hebei province, the ancient craft of pottery is bringing new opportunities to the local community.
Minor Cold
Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, begins this year on Jan 5 and ends on Jan 20. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year.
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Celebrating the 29th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Bel Canto & Homeland Melodies – A Night of Golden Songs Featuring Warren Mok
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Pianist Mia Penic Solo Recital
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Chengdu Adds a New Cultural Tourism Landmark: The Blazing Red Cliffs to Debut in Luodai Ancient Town
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