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Chinese New Year's Eve

Chinese New Year's Eve, known as Chuxi, is a traditional Chinese festival marking the end of the lunar year.

Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon)

The foundational text of Traditional Chinese Medicine, compiled between the Warring States period and Han Dynasty.

Wood Carving

Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.

Temüjin

Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.

Rice Noodles

Rice noodles are a staple food in Southern China made from rice through a process of soaking, steaming, and extrusion.

Tug of War

Tug of war is an ancient sport with military origins that has evolved into a popular team activity worldwide.

Shangsi Festival

Shangsi Festival, celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, is an ancient Chinese tradition with diverse cultural significance.

Four Treasures of the Study

The Four Treasures of the Study refer to the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, essential tools for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting.

Dream of the Red Chamber

A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.

Book of Rites

The Book of Rites is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of ancient China.

Chinese Martial Arts

Chinese martial arts, also known as Wushu or Kung Fu, are traditional combat practices with deep cultural significance.

Moutai Liquor

Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.

Grass Weaving

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

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.

Laozi

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

Sou Shen Ji (In Search of the Supernatural)

A collection of supernatural tales from the Eastern Jin Dynasty compiled by Gan Bao.

Yuxiang Shredded Pork

A classic Sichuan dish known for its distinctive sweet, sour, spicy and savory flavor profile despite containing no fish.

Blue and White Porcelain

Blue and white porcelain is a renowned Chinese ceramic tradition characterized by white pottery decorated with blue pigment under a transparent glaze.

Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.

Disciple Rules

A classic Chinese text on moral education and proper conduct for children.