Category: Chinese culture
About some customs and culture in China, including aspects such as Chinese tea culture and traditional festivals.
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Beginning of Winter: Cold Years, Warm Comfort
The Beginning of Winter is the 19th solar term in the 24 solar terms and marks the start of winter. When the Big Dipper points northwest and the sun reaches a celestial longitude of 225°, it falls between November 7 and 8 in the Gregorian calendar each year. “Li” means the beginning, and “Dong” means…
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A Sheet of Double Ninth Poems, Half of Autumn’s Sentiments: An Introduction to the Double Ninth Festival
The 9th day of the 9th lunar month is the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese festival for celebrating harvests, praying for longevity, and showing respect and care for the elderly. It is also known as the “Chongjiu Festival” (Double Ninth Festival). According to the I Ching (Book of Changes), the number “six” is considered a yin…
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A Concise History of Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy, a gem in the world’s artistic treasury, has evolved over three millennia through the medium of Chinese characters. It embodies not only the transformation of writing systems but also the integration of aesthetic sensibilities and philosophical thought, standing as a testament to the profound wisdom of Chinese civilization. I. Origins of Calligraphic Art…
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The Lantern Festival: Illuminating China’s Ancient Spring Celebration
1. Origins & Historical Roots Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Yuanxiao Festival (元宵节) marks the grand finale of Chinese New Year celebrations. Its history spans over 2,000 years: The name “Yuanxiao” combines “元” (first) and “宵” (night), meaning “the first full moon night of the year.” 2. Key Traditions & Symbolism…
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Happy Chinese New Year!
The Spring Festival is just around the corner. This is a New Year’s greeting card designed for you all. I wish you all good luck and every success in the Year of the Snake. In China, each year is represented by a zodiac animal in a cyclic order. The 12 zodiac animals are Rat, Ox,…