Chinese Culture
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.
Simple tips during Grain rain to help you stay healthy
The drizzle has just paused. Here comes the last solar term of spring, Hold off on the heat and humidity, please. For I haven't yet had my fill of the lingering charm of spring blossoms in Hangzhou.
Everything You Need to Know About Qingming
Qingming Festival—also known as ‘Tomb-Sweeping Day’ or ‘Pure Brightness Festival’—is a traditional Chinese festival that falls in early April every year, on the first day of the fifth solar term of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. This year, it falls on April 4.
Best places to experience intangible cultural heritage in GD
Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism revealed the sixth batch of national intangible cultural heritage inheritors, with 58 selected from Guangdong. The province boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, from dance and craftsmanship to traditional medicine. Here are some of Guangdong's cultural treasures, with top spots to experience them up close.
Spring Equinox: Behold Craftsmanship of Ancient Kites
On March 20, we usher in Spring Equinox, one of the 24 solar terms. On this day, day and night are nearly equal in length, with the vibe of spring becoming more evident and the weather getting warmer, making it a great time to fly kites.
Timeless beauty at Tianhou Palace
The Main Hall is complemented by the Mazu statue and her five incarnations, exuding solemnity and peace.
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