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A traditional greeting to our readers on Lunar New Year 2021 — we wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
Chinese Culture, Editor's Pick
The Three Holy Temple
The Ling Bridge, located on the Fenghua River in the center of Ningbo, is famous for its unique appearance. It has a large iron archway that is visible for miles. On one side of the bridge is the Three Holy Temple. The original Ling Bridge began its life as an ordinary wooden structure spanning the ...
Fascinating Rituals and Customs Surrounding Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a traditional festival with a long history. It’s the most important holiday for Chinese people, and thus much attention has been paid to it since ancient times. Its preparation starts seven days before Chinese New Year’s Eve, from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month. The activities and customs during the festival are ...
Divine Intervention for a Humble Doctor
In ancient China, there was a doctor with the last name of Hao. Dr. Hao had superb medical skills and was humble. He was very popular and well-respected. One day, he saved the life of a patient from a family 30 miles away. As he walked home, the sun went down and the way was ...
As Chinese New Year Approaches, Learn Some Lunar Calendar History
The moon has been the source of legends and stories for thousands of years. It is the largest visible body in our night sky, but among all of its aesthetically pleasing qualities, the moon — together with the sun — has served as an important tool for timekeeping in Chinese history. And they still do today, especially for ...
Divination for 2021: Danger at the End of the Gengzi Cycle
According to the Chinese calendar, a full cycle is completed once every 600 years. The end of the lunar year that began in 2020 marks the completion of one of these cycles, which is known as the Gengzi cycle. This time was predicted to bring chaos and upheaval to the world. As the current Chinese ...
2021: Year of the Ox
Chinese New Year is approaching this February 12th and 2021 is the Year of the Ox. It looks to be a favorable sign, which is exactly what we want to hear as some of us very cautiously enter this new year. Good-bye year of the metal rat 2020. What does the year of the Ox ...
Remarkable Event in the Life of the Great Emperor Kangxi (Part 2)
The Great Emperor Kangxi was one of the longest-reigning emperors of China’s Qing Dynasty. He came to the throne at the age of 7. By the age of 14, he was in charge of all the affairs of state. He reigned for 61 years and passed away at the age of 69. Kangxi became emperor under very ...
Remarkable Event in the Life of the Great Emperor Kangxi (Part 1)
The Great Emperor Kangxi was one of the longest-reigning emperors during China’s Qing Dynasty. He came to the throne at the age of 7 and took charge of all affairs by the age of 14. Having a very eventful and accomplished life, he passed away at the age of 69. His 61-year reign (1661-1722) was one of ...
Chopsticks: History, Legend, and Myth
You have heard that Chinese people are good at mathematics or good at numbers. It is believed that this aptitude has some connection with the tradition of using chopsticks. Does this theory have any scientific proof? In this article, we share some glimpses into the intriguing world and history of these eating utensils. It has ...
