Tag: chinese culture
Seasonal Eating for December, and Relishing Your Roots (Recipes)
As we approach the dearth of winter, nature slows down to rest and so should we. According to traditional...
Tune in to Your Body’s Optimum Frequency (Part I): The Ancient and Sacred Origins of Sound Therapy
Sound therapy is an increasingly popular energy practice that dates back to prehistoric times. Historically...
Otisville’s Fall Fun Festival Merges Tradition, Celebration, and Cultural Appreciation
OTISVILLE, New York — On Oct. 7, the Mount Hope Chinese Association (MHCA) organized a grand cultural...
The Four Beauties of Ancient China, and How They Shaped History
In Chinese history, four beauties stand out not only for their exquisite appearance, but also for the...
NTD’s Global Chinese Beauty Pageant Celebrates Tradition, Goodness, and Beauty
PURCHASE, New York — On Sept. 30, New Tang Dynasty (NTD) Television's inaugural Global Chinese Beauty...
Cormorant Fishing: A Millenary Tradition of Human-Wildlife Collaboration
On the ancient waters of the Lijiang River, surrounded by the enchanting peaks of the Guilin Mountains...
Welcome the Cool Nights of Báilù With Dragon’s Eye Fruit and White Dew Tea
Báilù, the 15th solar term in the Chinese calendar, marks the beginning of cooler weather and the approach...
The ‘Four Gentlemen’ of Chinese Culture
In ancient China, a place where self-cultivation and virtue were considered noble pursuits, four gentlemen...
Chinese Autumn Begins With Liqiu and the Body is Rejuvenated with White Fungus Soup (Recipe)
According to Chinese tradition, autumn begins in August, with the thirteenth solar term Liqiu (立秋), a...
Long-awaited Adaption of Chinese Mythology Epic ‘Creation of the Gods’ Premieres in China to Enthusiastic
In a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional Chinese myths and legends, the first part of a new...
Independence Day Fireworks, and Their International Origin
As the skies across America explode with color and sound this Fourth of July, one might wonder how and...
The Chinese Waist Drum – A Spirited, Spiritual Tradition
Considered the world's first drum, the Chinese waist drum (腰鼓 Yāogǔ) recalls the glory of ancient Chinese...