History
383 articlesDizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
Sima Qian
Sima Qian was a Han dynasty historian and writer who authored the Records of the Grand Historian.
Wei Bei (Northern Stele Calligraphy)
Wei Bei refers to the calligraphy style of Northern Dynasty steles in China, representing a transitional form between clerical and regular scripts.
Enfeoffment System
The enfeoffment system was a political structure in ancient China where rulers granted land and titles to nobles in exchange for loyalty and service.
Tudigong
Tudigong, also known as Tudi Gong or Earth God, is a deity in Chinese folk religion responsible for protecting local communities and land.
Ancestor Worship
Ancestor worship is a traditional Chinese practice of venerating deceased family members and cultural heroes.
Embroidered Shoes
A 2012 Chinese horror thriller film directed by Ye Weimin, starring Lin Xinru as a woman wrongfully executed whose ghost seeks vengeance.
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.
Shangsi Festival
Shangsi Festival, celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, is an ancient Chinese tradition with diverse cultural significance.
Chinese Alligator
The Chinese alligator is a critically endangered crocodilian species native to eastern China, known for its evolutionary significance and cultural importance.
Li Bai
Li Bai was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated for his romantic style and free-spirited nature.
Su Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Zhongyuan Festival
The Zhongyuan Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors and helping wandering spirits.
Sugar Painting
Chinese traditional folk art using molten sugar to create edible artworks.
Du Fu
Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.
Diabolos in China
Traditional Chinese skill toy and performance art involving spinning bamboo tops on strings.
Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures
Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.
Kuaiban (Chinese Bamboo Clapper Art)
Kuaiban is a traditional Chinese performing art form that uses bamboo clappers as rhythm instruments in storytelling and singing.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Mencius
Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is often credited as the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.