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285 articlesDoor Gods
Chinese deities believed to protect homes and ward off evil spirits, traditionally placed on doors during Chinese New Year.
Xiaolongbao
Xiaolongbao, or small steamed buns, are a traditional Chinese delicacy known for their thin skin and flavorful soup filling.
Go (Weiqi)
Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 4,000 years ago and has become a popular strategic game worldwide.
Sugar Painting
Chinese traditional folk art using molten sugar to create edible artworks.
Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)
Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.
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.
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions
Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
Thangka
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.
Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures
Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.
Spring Festival Couplets
Traditional Chinese decorative writings displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
The Eclectic School (Zajia)
The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.
Zongzi: Traditional Chinese Rice Dumplings
Zongzi are traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, historically associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
Mozi
Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.
Cheongsam
The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.
Là Yuè (Twelfth Lunar Month)
The twelfth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the end of the year and preparation for the Spring Festival.
Dunhuang City
Dunhuang is a historic city in Gansu province, renowned for its ancient Silk Road heritage and cultural significance.