Art et esthétique

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Laozi

Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.

Dragon Dance

Dragon dance is a traditional Chinese performance art featuring a team manipulating a long dragon figure in rhythmic movements.

Grass Weaving

Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.

Mount Tai

Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.

Qingming Festival

Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors through grave visits and spring outings.

Xiangqi

Xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is a strategic board game with a history spanning over two millennia.

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.

Zisha Teapot

A traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay, renowned for its unique properties and cultural significance.

Simplified Chinese Characters

The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.

Red Envelope

A traditional Chinese monetary gift given in red packets, symbolizing good fortune and blessings.

Xiaolongbao

Xiaolongbao, or small steamed buns, are a traditional Chinese delicacy known for their thin skin and flavorful soup filling.

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.

Sugar Painting

Chinese traditional folk art using molten sugar to create edible artworks.

Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)

Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.

Legalism

Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.

Hot Pot

Hot pot is a communal dining experience featuring a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table, where ingredients are cooked and shared.

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions

Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.

Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures

Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.

Spring Festival Couplets

Traditional Chinese decorative writings displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.