In 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 …
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The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals — the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep (or goat), …
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The longest reigning emperor in China’s history was Emperor Kangxi, who ruled for 61 years. Following the death …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
What Are the Cultural Connotations of a Traditional Chinese Wedding? (Part 1)
Please go here for Part 2 Marriage is one of the most important events in everyone’s life. However, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
China’s Abacus Is an Invention That Is Still Mysterious to the West
by Max Luby Max LuThe abacus is a counting tool that has been used in China for thousands of years. It is …