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A French twist on Chinese tradition

2015-06-20 10:14:52

Chinese traditionally eat "zongzi" (sweet, glutinous rice dumplings) during the Duanwu (Dragon Boat) Festival, which falls on June 20 this year.

Culture insider: 7 things you may not know about Summer Solstice

2015-06-19 11:15:23

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Summer Solstice, (Chinese: 夏至), the 10th solar term of the year, begins on June 22 this year and ends on July 6.

Culture insider: Seven things you may not know about Grain in Ear

2015-06-05 16:28:33

The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear, (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th solar term, begins on June 6 this year and ends on June 20.

Historical photos show wedding during Qing Dynasty

2015-03-10 11:05:22

A group of old photos shows a real Qing wedding ceremony in detail. Let’s travel back to time to the Qing Dynasty to see a bride on her wedding day.

Hunan crafts

2015-03-09 07:40:00

Central China's Hunan province is creating its own unique mark on the map of the nation's cultural centers with traditional arts and crafts.

The art of giving to Chinese

2015-02-24 07:45:46

Dos and Don'ts of gift giving to Chinese people.

Culture Insider: traditional Spring Festival customs

2015-02-13 11:11:31

Spring Festival, which falls on the 1st day of the 1st lunar month, is the most important festival in China and a time for family reunion, like Christmas in the West.

Culture Insider: 9 things you may not know about Start of Spring

2015-02-03 16:13:59

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Spring, the first solar term of the year, begins this year on Feb 4 and ends on Feb 18.

Culture Insider: Taboos in gift-giving

2015-01-30 16:21:35

According to Chinese culture, there are some taboos which you should bear in mind when you choose gifts for others. As the Chinese New Year is drawing near, which is also a gift giving season; it's necessary to review these taboos.

The economy and culture of Shanrong Nationality

2014-12-30 09:50:41

The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods saw Shanrong nationality frequently push deeply into the border area of its neighboring states

Birth customs of the Lisu

2014-12-30 09:49:05

The Lisu women are not obliged to abstain from certain foods during pregnancy and they go about their household duties as long as they are able.

Tayaoniang - A Song-and-Dance Drama

2014-12-30 09:47:44

Otherwise known as Tanrongniang, Tayaoniang is a folk song-and-dance drama originated in the Northern and Southern Dynasties and popular in the Tang Dynasty.

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