Tag: chinese culture

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After completing seven performances at Washington D.C.’s prestigious Kennedy Center...

The arts play a significant role in shaping human culture. As explored in part I of this series, the...

Since recorded history began, good handwriting has been a valued and highly-esteemed skill. Often considered...

Standardized testing, as we know it today, originated in ancient China. Used as a system to gather the...

Feng shui (風水), translated literally as “wind water,” is the ancient Chinese practice of aligning physical...

Bamboo has been used in its native China for around 7,000 years. While China is still the leading producer...

In the mountainous regions of China, the Fujian Tulou has stood the test of time. A traditional multi-story...

Do you sometimes find yourself rubbing your sore feet? Hey, guess what — you’re onto something! Reflexology...

Mooncakes are a traditional Chinese dessert served during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Topped with elaborate...

Each year Chinese people — especially those who live far from home — make notorious efforts to reunite...

Teaching is considered one of the noblest of occupations. Traditional education not only educates the...

The remarkable Guan Hanqing* lived at a time when the Mongols had invaded China to include it in the...