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174 articlesJiangsu Cuisine
Jiangsu cuisine, also known as Su cuisine, is one of China's most refined culinary traditions with a history dating back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Shandong Cuisine
Shandong Cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, precise cooking techniques, and cultural significance.
San Zi Jing (Three Character Classic)
A traditional Chinese classic text used for early education, composed in three-character verses.
The Silk Road
The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West, playing a crucial role in cultural exchange between Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Wood Carving
Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
Dough Sculpture
Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.
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.
Duan Inkstone
Duan inkstone, renowned as the finest of China's Four Great Inkstones, has a history spanning over 1,300 years.
Stone Carving
Stone carving is the art of creating visual and tactile artistic images from sculptable stones, representing one of humanity's oldest art forms.
Longquan Celadon
Longquan celadon is a renowned type of Chinese celadon pottery originating from Longquan, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its jade-like appearance and distinctive craftsmanship.
West Lake
West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China, renowned for its cultural significance and natural beauty.
Xuan Paper
Xuan paper is a traditional Chinese paper renowned for its quality and durability, used for calligraphy and painting.
Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts, also known as Wushu or Kung Fu, are traditional combat practices with deep cultural significance.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Sichuan Cuisine
Sichuan Cuisine, one of China's most famous culinary traditions, is renowned for its diverse flavors, particularly its spicy and numbing characteristics.
Huang Zongxi
Chinese philosopher, historian, and political thinker of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
Eight Great Cuisines of China
The Eight Great Cuisines represent major culinary traditions of Chinese regional cooking, each with distinct characteristics and historical development.