Chinese Culture

Dragons in Ancient Chinese Mythology: Symbolism...

The dragon is a core mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, often symbolizing auspiciousness. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically Chapter Nine, the dragon is listed alongside the phoenix,...

Dragons in Ancient Chinese Mythology: Symbolism...

The dragon is a core mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, often symbolizing auspiciousness. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically Chapter Nine, the dragon is listed alongside the phoenix,...

Learn from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide to Chine...

When you think of Chinese painting, you might think of Qi Baishi's shrimp or Xu Beihong's horses. But Chinese painting isn't as "aloof" as it seems; it's more like a "brush...

Learn from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide to Chine...

When you think of Chinese painting, you might think of Qi Baishi's shrimp or Xu Beihong's horses. But Chinese painting isn't as "aloof" as it seems; it's more like a "brush...

The Story of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were seven men. They were Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian. They lived during...

The Story of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were seven men. They were Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian. They lived during...

What are the components of Chinese tea culture?

Tea originated in China. The Chinese have a long history of drinking tea — it goes back more than 4,000 years to Shennong period. Over this long period, Chinese tea...

What are the components of Chinese tea culture?

Tea originated in China. The Chinese have a long history of drinking tea — it goes back more than 4,000 years to Shennong period. Over this long period, Chinese tea...

What is the Chinese Almanac (Huangli)?

For thousands of years, Chinese people have consulted the Huangli for everything they do, and they also consider the Five Elements. These influence many aspects of our lives, as we...

What is the Chinese Almanac (Huangli)?

For thousands of years, Chinese people have consulted the Huangli for everything they do, and they also consider the Five Elements. These influence many aspects of our lives, as we...

China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka wins gold medal

On the evening of the 12th, the China Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo won the Gold Award in the Exhibition Category of Large Self-built Pavilions at the World Expo...

China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka wins gold medal

On the evening of the 12th, the China Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo won the Gold Award in the Exhibition Category of Large Self-built Pavilions at the World Expo...