Literature
256 articlesMoon Appreciation
Moon Appreciation is a traditional Chinese custom during the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrating the full moon and family reunion.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Guzheng
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Beggar's Chicken
Beggar's Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish from Jiangsu province, featuring a chicken wrapped in mud or clay and baked.
Dongpo Pork
A famous Chinese braised pork dish named after the Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo.
Tai Chi Chuan
A traditional Chinese martial art practiced for both defense and health benefits, combining martial arts techniques with Qigong.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
Xiang Embroidery
Xiang Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Hunan Province, renowned for its vivid imagery and distinctive techniques.
Shu Embroidery
Shu Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Sichuan Province, renowned for its vibrant colors and three-dimensional effects.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.
Iron Painting
A traditional Chinese art form of creating paintings from iron sheets and wires through forging and welding techniques.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Door Gods
Chinese deities believed to protect homes and ward off evil spirits, traditionally placed on doors during Chinese New Year.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.
Logicians School
The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
Wood Carving
Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.