Chinese Zodiac can Reflect people’s Character
The “rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig” combine to form the Chinese Zodiac which relates each year to an animal and its reputed attributes, according to a 12-year cycle. Chinese Zodiac is similar with the Western Zodiac the twelve constellations. Nevertheless, there are major differences: the 12 parts [...]
Basic Knowledge about Chinese Medicine
Visiting a Chinese pharmacy to get Chinese medicine in Taiwan is much like being inside a miniature museum of natural science. Tucked away in row after row of tidy drawers are animal, plant, and mineral products, each with a particular purpose of making Chinese medicine. Among the assortment of curiosities is amber, to relax the [...]
An Introduction about Chinese Music History
A Flower Moon Night on Spring River puts the listener in a happy mood, as though he were looking at a graceful Oriental landscape painting; Mournful Autumn makes one feel the inner sorrow of a bleak autumn day; Ambushed From Ten Sides deposits the listener on a thunderous ancient battleground; All the World Rejoices stirs [...]
How to Choose Gifts for Friends or the Elder in Chinese Culture
Chinese people have their own culture when it comes to giving friends or relatives gifts. When it is a new-born baby, usually jade or silver bracelet or necklace would be good, particularly ones which can make the clinging sound so it will make some noise when the baby moves. Alternatively, some children’s clothes, shoes or [...]
The History and Development of Chinese Lanterns
Chinese lanterns are the traditional culture of China and have long history over thousand years. Lanterns are hung outside each house to celebrate when some important festivals come, and in the ancient time Chinese people also use the lanterns for lighting because of lacking of the high technology on electricity. Travelers visiting the three gateways [...]
The Meaning of Guanxi in Chinese Culture
Perhaps one of the most difficult concepts for people new to China, understanding how the Chinese view relationships is crucial to understanding Chinese people. Understanding ‘Guanxi’ will help one better assimilate into the Chinese culture. One of the words that foreigners new to the TESOL Course, do not try to translate is ‘Guanxi’. It is [...]
The History of Chinese Paper-cutting（IV）
In the Song Dynasty, with the paper-making industry becoming more and more mature, there are numerous kinds of paper, and which has provided conditions for the popularity of paper-cutting, such as “Gift flowers” which are pasted on the gifts boxes; “Window flowers” which are pasted on the windows, or used for decoration of illuminations or [...]
Natural Art from People’s Intelligence
Whether for house decorations or friend gifts, most people trend to choose the deep meaning goods, such as graceful, healthy related… therefore, natural art are becoming more and more popular and eye-catching from the market among people. Yes, natural art is created from nature and common life. It features the things that most happens around [...]
Chinese Traditional Festival – Mid-Autumn Festival
According to Chinese lunar calendar, the 15th day of the 8th month is the Mid-Autumn Festival which is also known as the Moon Festival and one of the most important and traditional holiday in China. The Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations date back to more than 2000 year ago. In feudal times, Chinese emperors prayed to Heaven [...]
