With the theme “Glorious Tainan (龍耀台南),” the 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival is a vibrant and culturally significant event …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Song Dynasty Love Story: The Tale of Liu Tingyi
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, some names shine brighter than others. Su Dongpo, also known as Su …
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TraditionsEditor's Pick
Explore the Rich History and Legend of China’s Lantern Festival
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThe Lantern Festival, also known as the Shang Yuan Festival, is one of China’s most celebrated traditional folk …
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Lin Wei, Director of the Taiwan Strait Tourism and Travel Association in Beijing, penned ten reasons travelers from …
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Editor's PickRecipes
Make Your Own Vegan Tang Yuan (Glutinous Rice Balls With Ube) This Lantern Festival
When I was a kid, my mother would make pink and white glutinous rice balls, or 汤圆 (tang …
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The Lantern Festival is one of the most celebrated holidays across Asia and it officially marks the last …
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Chinese lanterns, also called colored lanterns, originated in China approximately 1,800 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty. …
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Traditions
Romance and Fortune: A Look Into the Famous Chinese Lanterns
by Armin Auctorby Armin AuctorChinese lanterns are admired for adding an ambiance of serenity and calmness to the surroundings. You should easily …
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With the theme of “Twinkle Taipei, Lights up the Dream and the Heart” (台北亮晶晶 點亮夢想 點亮心), the 2019 …
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Lantern festivals are the finale of the Lunar New Year celebrations. The Lantern Festival, also known as the …