Archive for the ‘China Culture’ Category
Chinese Myths and Legends
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Ancient Chinese myths were not recorded in a systematic way in any work, and , as a result, only fragments of them are extant today.
Fortunately, many classical works of the pre-Qin period and the Han Dynasties, such as the Zhuangzi, the Liezi, the Huainanzi, the Chronicles by Zuo Qiuming, Co
Chinese Lunar Calendar
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Chinese Lunar Calendar
Background and Concept
The Chinese animal signs are a 12-year cycle used for dating the years. They represent a cyclical concept of time, rather than the Western l
Destiny: the Culture of China
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
"The great law of culture is: Let each become all that he was created capable of becoming."
--Thomas Carlyle
What is a culture? Is it characterized by art or literature? Does it include actions, feelings, or thoughts? Is it ideas, objectives, or ways? What about beliefs or values
Ethnic Arts and Crafts
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Uygur Rugs
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has a 2,000-year history of rug production, and Uygur rugs enjoy a good reputation on the global market. They have been collected by many well-known museums and individual collectors. Uygur rugs are known as "oriental rugs" due to their exquisite craftsma
Chinese Tea:China, the Homeland of Tea
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
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China, the Homeland of Tea
Chinese Tea: Detailed guide to the history and culture of the Chinese tea culture.
Chinese Food: Introduction to Chinese food and Chinese drink.
Of the three major beve
