Mo Tzu (470-391 B.C.) is a curious figure among the early giants of Chinese thought. Unlike most of the other names he is associated with (Confucius, Laozi, Mencius, Chuang Tzu, etc.), Mo Tzu, born Read more »
Capping and Hair-pinning Ceremonies
The capping and hair-pinning ceremonies were coming of age rites held for young people by clan elders according to traditions. The ceremonies originated in the Zhou Dynasty over 2,000 years ago. The Read more »
Chinese Phrase" everyone has a share of responsibility"
Everyone has a share of responsibility” in Chinese is “Tian Xia Xing Wang, Pi Fu You Ze”. Cited by Liang Qichao in late Qing Dynasty, the wisdom described the desperate situation China (or “Tian Xia” Read more »
Bellyband,once used by the ancients for sheltering,has later become the underwear to keep the belly warm and protect the breast.The Unicorn Feet drawn by Zhou Fang(the Tang Dynasty) and the Spring Ch Read more »
Literature of the Yuan dynasty has not a long history, but its development trend is worth special attention. In Yuan dynasty, narrative light literature witnessed considerable development. Zaju opera Read more »
Historical Hair Embellishments
Hairpins and hair clasps were everyday embellishments in old China. During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911), women's hair ornaments expressed traditional Chinese thought and culture Read more »
Northwestern Yunnan Province near Tibet has become popular as a hiking area with spectacular natural scenery and accommodations available at a variety of hostels, hotels, and inns. There are Read more »
Gulin, a Famous Tourist Attraction
As the famous tourism city in China, Gulin has long enjoyed the reputation that "Guilin wins the world for its mountains and waters". Located in the northeast part of Guangxi, Guilin has warm climat Read more »
General Introduction The Chinese have a traditional belief in the medicinal value of food, as they believe that food and medicine share the same origin. This view could be considered a forerunner of Read more »
A silk figurine is a kind of folk cloth toy developed from handicrafts like "pin cushions" and "color embroidery works" etc. In ancient China, it was fairly common for people to make various handic Read more »
As a miniature of Chinese embroidery history, the history of pouches incorporates abundant etiquettes and regulations, as well as varied folk customs. For the ruling class, the pouch is a symbol of t Read more »
We hear the word Liuli (Chinese traditional colored glaze) very often. But what is Liuli? How did it come into being? Liuli is one firing material exclusively used by ancient Chinese royal families Read more »
Xi'an, located in northwest China, is known all over the world as the home to the Terracotta Army and the eastern terminus of the Silk Road. Xi'an also rivals Athens, Cairo and Rome as one of the fo Read more »
Apart from popular blue-and-white porcelain, Jingdezhen kiln in Jiangxi Province, one of the most famous porcelain makers, also produces another type of porcelain with a beautiful red glaze. A Read more »
Kongming lock is a traditional Chinese intellectual toy. It is said that the toy was invented by Zhuge Kongming some 2,000 years ago based on the principles of the eight-diagram metaphysics. It was w Read more »
Kunming Lake 昆明湖, once a natural lake where numerous mountain springs in the northwest of Beijing converged, was previously known as Great Lake, Jar Hill Lake, etc. After Beijing became the capital c Read more »
Five kilometers west of Jianshui , at the confluence of Lujiang River are the Tachong River, lies Shuanglong Bridge. A combination of science and art, the stone bridge ranks first in Yunnan Province i Read more »
Five kilometers west of Jianshui , at the confluence of Lujiang River are the Tachong River, lies Shuanglong Bridge. A combination of science and art, the stone bridge ranks first in Yunnan Province i Read more »
Drunken Boxing is a style of boxing that imitates a drunkard in its movements, involving both offensive and defensive skills. The striking features of the boxing are its fast speed and unpredictable c Read more »
Sichuan Taste----Spicy and Distinctive
The food of one of Chinese largest provinces is the home of the most savory and spicy food found in China. However, there is more than just piquancy to their culinary, more than what is called ma, a l Read more »
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