Women dressed in ancient Chinese costumes practice ink painting in Suzhou, Jiangsu province on April 15, 2006. Photo by Wang Jiankang / Asianewsphoto

Calming activities

Ancient Chinese believed that people could stay cool while performing calming activities like writing calligraphy, fishing and reading. A famous Chinese line says, "You will feel cool when you're calm."

 

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