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397 articlesSoy Sauce
A fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, widely used in Asian cuisine.
Moon Appreciation
Moon Appreciation is a traditional Chinese custom during the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrating the full moon and family reunion.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Jingwei Fills the Sea
The ancient Chinese myth of Jingwei Fills the Sea tells of a girl who transforms into a bird and attempts to fill the ocean with stones and twigs.
Diaojiaolou (Stilted Buildings)
Traditional elevated dwellings of ethnic minorities in southwestern China, featuring unique architectural designs and cultural significance.
Xia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is traditionally considered China's first dynasty, marking the transition from prehistoric to ancient Chinese civilization.
Slender Gold Script
A distinctive calligraphic style developed by Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, characterized by thin, powerful strokes and elegant structure.
Mount Wuyi
Mount Wuyi is a renowned cultural and natural heritage site in Fujian Province, China, famous for its biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and rich historical significance.
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.
Grass Weaving
Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.
Là Yuè (Twelfth Lunar Month)
The twelfth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the end of the year and preparation for the Spring Festival.
Fengguan (Phoenix Crown)
A traditional Chinese ceremonial headdress worn by empresses and high-ranking noblewomen, featuring phoenix motifs and adorned with precious jewels.
Duan Inkstone
Duan inkstone, renowned as the finest of China's Four Great Inkstones, has a history spanning over 1,300 years.
Erguotou
Erguotou is a traditional Chinese baijiu (white liquor) known for its distinctive distillation process and cultural significance in Beijing.
Stilt Walking
A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.
Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu was a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the subsequent Chu-Han Contention.
Hubi (Huzhou Brush)
Hubi, also known as Huzhou brush, is a renowned traditional Chinese writing brush from Huzhou, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship.
The Art of War
Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.
Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Ancient Chinese myth about the hero Hou Yi who shoots down nine of ten suns to save humanity from drought.