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472 articlesDream of Splendor in the Eastern Capital
A detailed account of the Northern Song dynasty's capital Bianjing (modern Kaifeng) by Meng Yuanlao.
Wei Bei (Northern Stele Calligraphy)
Wei Bei refers to the calligraphy style of Northern Dynasty steles in China, representing a transitional form between clerical and regular scripts.
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices to Heaven.
Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics
Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics are a type of Chinese pottery from the Tang Dynasty known for its distinctive lead glaze in multiple colors.
Nüwa Creates Humanity
The Chinese creation myth of Nüwa, the primordial goddess who fashioned humans from clay and established marriage.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912.
Chu Ci
Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.
Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Dragon Boat Festival
A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.
Cheng Hao
Cheng Hao was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher and educator during the Northern Song Dynasty, known as one of the founders of Song Confucianism.
Three Kingdoms
A historical Chinese television series based on the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Sugar Painting
Chinese traditional folk art using molten sugar to create edible artworks.
Zisha Teapot
A traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay, renowned for its unique properties and cultural significance.
Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai, also known as Qingliang Mountain, is a sacred Buddhist mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shanxi Province, China.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.
Go (Weiqi)
Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 4,000 years ago and has become a popular strategic game worldwide.
Man-Han Banquet
The Man-Han Banquet is a historical Chinese culinary feast combining Manchu and Han cuisine traditions.
Tang Poetry
Tang poetry represents the golden age of Chinese poetry, characterized by diverse forms, rich themes, and exceptional artistic achievement.