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Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures

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

Huang Zongxi

Chinese philosopher, historian, and political thinker of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Zuo Zongtang

Zuo Zongtang was a prominent statesman and military leader of the late Qing Dynasty, known for suppressing rebellions and recovering Xinjiang for China.

Dehua White Porcelain

Dehua white porcelain is a renowned type of Chinese ceramic ware produced in Dehua County, Fujian Province, known for its exceptional quality and artistic value.

Cantonese Embroidery

Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional handicraft with over a thousand years of history originating from Guangdong Province.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions

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

Suzhou Embroidery

Suzhou Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery art with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Spring Festival Customs

Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.

Tiangong Kaiwu

A comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia of agriculture and industrial technologies from the 17th century.

Southern and Northern Dynasties

The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.

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.

Double Ninth Festival

The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin

Xunzi

Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.

Dagu (Great Drum)

Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.

Taihu Lake

Taihu Lake is a large freshwater lake in the Yangtze Delta region of China, spanning Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

Shaolin Temple

The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.

Vinegar

Vinegar is a fermented acidic liquid condiment used globally for culinary, medicinal, and cultural purposes.

Sichuan Cuisine

Sichuan Cuisine, one of China's most famous culinary traditions, is renowned for its diverse flavors, particularly its spicy and numbing characteristics.

Pao Cai (Chinese Pickled Vegetables)

Pao Cai is a traditional Chinese fermented vegetable dish with a long history and cultural significance.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Ancient Chinese irrigation system built in 3rd century BCE that continues to function today.