Every Person’s Name Is a Song in Kongthong Village

Meghalaya, located in the north-eastern section of India, has many charms that travelers to this region enjoy. It is known for its beautiful forests and hilly terrain, amazing cuisine, and fascinating wildlife. However, in the remote village of Kongthong, how the residents select a name for their children will amaze you. In the village of ...

Emma Lu

Young Indian children along a river.

What Are the Concerns Over Famous Chinese YouTuber Li Ziqi?

Li Ziqi, the YouTube sensation from China, hails from a remote village in the Pingwu County in China’s Sichuan Province. The beautiful videos depicting nuances of rural life, culture, and cuisine have made her a sensation not only in China, but also overseas. Traditional Chinese culture and cuisine Li Ziqi has a calm composure and ...

Max Lu

Li Ziqi working in her yard.

The Incredible Fate of Shanghai Real Estate Tycoon Cheng Decheng

Cheng Decheng and his son Cheng Linshen were well known among Anhui merchants for their honesty and scrupulous values when conducting business. The Anhui merchants, who followed the teachings of Confucius, used these values to guide their business principles. They emphasized honesty, trustworthiness, righteousness, and above all quality when doing business with others.     During the Tongzhi period of the ...

Max Lu

Shanghai.

Spain’s Annual Sheep Migration on the Streets of Madrid

Being the capital city of Spain, Madrid is known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage. From its famous tourist spots to historic sites and awesome cuisine, tourists have many things to experience and explore. However, those with an interest in wildlife and animals think the annual sheep migration through Madrid is among the top ...

Jack Roberts

Tourists taking photos of the sheep being herded down the streets of Madrid for the Transhumance Festival.

Artifacts Around Stonehenge Shed Light on Its Builders

Archaeologists from the University of York have now revealed new insights into food choices and the eating habits at the late Neolithic monument at Durrington Walls otherwise known as Stonehenge. It is also believed to be the residence of the Stonehenge builders during 2500 B.C. Working with researchers from the University of Sheffield, the team ...

Troy Oakes

Stonehenge at dusk.

Chicken Feet Broth Nourishes Qi and Supports Fertility

Chicken feet may look a little scary at first, but they make a most nourishing and nutrient-rich stock. The chicken feet broth is yellow in color and gels up beautifully — a sign of a good broth. Think of this: When you are using the feet, you are making the most of the whole chicken ...

Max Lu

Chicken broth and chicken feet with vegetables, spices and herbs on gray background.

7 Icons of Traditional Chinese Culture

Chinese culture is over 5,000 years old and has impacted the entire world in many different ways. 7 icons of traditional Chinese culture 1. The spirit of the tea ceremony Chinese tea, such as Xi Hu Long Jing (West Lake Dragon Well) and Yunnan Pu’er, have long been world-famous due to their superior color and flavor. ...

Billy Shyu

Clay teapot and cups sit on a wooden tray on top of a table next to the scenic waterways in Xitang, one of China's watertowns.

A Guide to the Amazing Kokeshi Dolls of Japan

Japan is known for its amazing cuisine and progress in technological fields; however, the Asian country also has some age-old arts and crafts that have been nurtured and preserved over the years. One such example is the craft of kokeshi dolls. Kokeshi wood dolls have their origins in Japan’s tōhoku region. Its origin can be ...

Raven Montmorency

Kokeshi dolls.

Everything That You Wanted to Know About Asian Noodles

The world of Asian noodles is extensive and at times mind-boggling. Visit any Asian market and you’ll see aisle after aisle of noodles with various shapes, lengths, and textures from China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The number of varieties is heightened by the lack of any nomenclature or classification. This can make it ...

Emma Lu

5 Health Benefits of Eating Tofu

The benefits of eating tofu are well documented, as it is a great example of how a simple food like soybeans can be woven into human food traditions in a way that is natural, inexpensive, and nourishing. Tofu is a surprisingly versatile form of soybeans that is made by curdling soymilk so that its proteins ...

David Jirard

Tofu chunks in a bowl with soy beans.