Chinese Culture

When speaking of ancient China and inventions, teaware would certainly be near the top of the list. Teaware, …

Whether you are planning to attend a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, or just want to make flavorful Chinese …

There is a folktale about how in ancient times there was a rich man who was cunning and …

Zeng Guofan said: “A prosperous family consists of harmony, filial piety, diligence, and thrift.” Therefore a harmonious family …

老馬識途 means “An old horse knows the way” (老 old, lǎo; 馬 horse, mǎ; 識 know, shí; 途 way, tú). It is …

The Chinese calendar is also known as the Yin or Xia calendar, or the lunar calendar. Its origins supposedly …

Since ancient times, proper etiquette has been an important part of Chinese culture. Etiquette was considered especially important …

This story is about a girl named Meng Jiangnu (孟姜女) and her beloved Fan Xiliang. Their love story …

Chinese Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar. Amid …

Historical records, such as mural paintings and brick carvings discovered in a Han Dynasty tomb in Chengdu, Szechuan Province, show …