Loyalty and commitment have been cherished virtues throughout history, particularly in relationships. In ancient China, tales of individuals …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Karma and Consequences: Tales of Moral Retribution in Traditional Chinese Culture
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe concept of moral retribution is fundamental in traditional Chinese culture. The saying “People act, Heaven watches” implies …
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Shen Yun Under Siege: Unmasking Beijing’s War on Traditional Chinese Arts
by James Burkeby James BurkeYou may have already watched or heard of a Shen Yun performance, especially given it’s been touring the …
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In the north of Fufeng County, Baoji City in Shaanxi Province, exists the Famen Temple, built by the …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Qian Mu: Guardian of Chinese Tradition in the Shadow of Communism (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn 1966, when Chairman Mao Zedong initiated the Cultural Revolution, China’s traditional culture faced an unprecedented crisis, with …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Qian Mu: Guardian of Chinese Tradition in the Shadow of Communism (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn 1949, as the Communist Party was poised to take control of mainland China, with the Nationalist government …
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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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TraditionsFeatured
How to Foretell a Child’s Gender with a Chinese Gender Predictor
by Mike Westby Mike WestThe Chinese Gender Predictor or Calendar is a traditional way of predicting a baby’s gender upon birth. Centuries …
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With the advanced technology in today’s society, the ways of showing our filial piety or reverence toward our …
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Traditional Chinese weddings carry many cultural connotations and pearls of wisdom. Today, with the disappearance of traditions and …