Chinese folklore
Peking Opera: Origin, Characteristics, And Roles
Chinese traditional opera is considered one of the world’s three ancient operas, together with Greek tragedy and comedy, and Indian Sanskrit opera. Among the more…
Chinese Calligraphy: Arts, Styles, And Tools
In China, calligraphy refers to the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush. In the history of Chinese art, calligraphy has always been held…
Chinese Lantern Festival: How to Celebrate?
Lantern Festival is the first significant holiday after Spring Festival, falling on the 15th day of the first lunar month, on which night people gather…
History
The Qin Dynasty: China’s First Unified Dynasty
As the renowned philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long”. And never was this statement truer…
Emperor Kangxi: Longest Reigning Monarch in China
Kangxi, the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) after the establishment of its capital in today’s Beijing, reigned over China for 61years, making him…
How Was History Recorded in Ancient China?
In a nation with a long history and ready to draw lessons from the past, Chinese governments of all generations have paid close attention to…
Culture
Dai Ethnic Group – China Ethnic Minorities
The Dai are one of the happiest and most carefree of all the ethnic minorities in China and this is reflected in their chosen name,…
Zhuang Ethnic Group – China Ethnic Minorities
According to China Statistical Almanac 2021, the population of the Zhuang ethnic group in China is 19,568,546. The Zhuang are the most populous of all…
Hui Ethnic Group – China Ethnic Minorities
In the 13th century, a large number of Muslims moved into the Yellow River valley from the Western Liao Dynasty and merged with the local…