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The Life and Punishment of Wu Gang
A minor but constant part of every version of the Story of Chang E, Wu Gang is the unimportant detail that most…
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The legend of Fu Xi and Nu Wa
Legend has it that Fu Xi and Nu Wa, brother and sister, once gave a trapped god of thunder some water. He rewar…
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Festivals and traditions of China
Have you ever wondered why the people of ancient China worshiped, prayed, and sacrificed for their ancest…
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Chinese surnames origin
Chinese surnames or last names are split into four categories: xing, shi, ming, and zi. These categories are s…
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Chinese Food
Chinese food is unique, whether you are comparing it to food from other countries, or comparing food from…
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Chinese Architecture
Ancient Chinese buildings were very unique, with distinct structures and colors. They were always made out of d…
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Chinese Opera
Have you ever watched a Jackie Chan movie and wondered where he learned all his martial arts? It wasn’t a kung…
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Chinese Martial Arts
Many people confuse martial arts with sports. Martial art is not a sport. It is a way to defend yourself, to ca…
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Calligraphy
In daily life, most people don’t focus on how they write. You’ll be shocked to learn there’s an ancient art …
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Papercutting
Have you ever wondered where the beautifully cut pieces of red paper hanging on windows came from, or how they …