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Top 5 Famous Monuments in China
With its thousands of years of history and the vast size of land, China is the home of so many historical monuments, some of them are very important not only for China but for the world in general. Here are…
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Chinese Traditional Masks (Types – History – Meaning)
Today, Chinese masks are usually associated with Chinese New Year or Chinese opera. Those are the two most common occasions when we can see people wearing them. In the past, they had more functions – from scaring evil spirits to…
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Chi Lin the Chinese Unicorn of Feng Shui
Chi Lin, or Qilin (麒麟), or Kirin in Japanse, is a mythical animal shaped like a Chinese Dragon with one, or sometimes two, antlers with similarities to the Western Unicorn. Hence, the Chi Lin is also often translated as Chinese Unicorn.
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Everything You Need to Know about Chinese Opera
In this article, we explore the specificities of Chinese opera, its rich history and everything you need to know about the symbolism involved in this intriguing art form.
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Foot Binding in China: A Tradition That Left Its Mark on History and Humanity
For centuries, one of the most haunting symbols of beauty in Chinese history was something few would dare to call beautiful today: bound feet. Known as “lotus feet,” this tradition altered the lives—and bones—of millions of women. Tiny, arched, and…
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Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China – Part 2 (Diao Chan – Yang Guifei)
Diao Chan 貂蟬 is the only Great Beauty who has no historical records. She became a legendary figure after being portrayed as a heroic figure in the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,”(Aff.link) a famous work of Chinese literature.
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How to Feng Shui Your Bathroom – Feng Shui Hacks for a Positive Energy Bathroom
Every area of your house, including the bathroom, has great significance for Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese way of balancing the flow of energy. Often underappreciated, the bathroom is a place where its design and purpose allow energy, or “Chi,” to…
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11 Feng Shui Benefits That Will Transform Your Life (From Sleep to Success!)
Have you ever felt like your home environment could be doing more to support your well-being? Feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing energy flow, offers a powerful approach to creating a space that nourishes your mind, body, and…
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Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China – Part 1 (Xi Shi – Wang Zhaojun)
A long time ago, in ancient China, there were four beautiful women who are now known as the “Four Great Beauties” 四大美女 (Sì Dà Meĭnǚ). They were said to be the most beautiful ladies in ancient China. Each of them…
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An Old Chinese Fable about The Power of Unwavering Faith
This time I will share with you a fable from the book “Leaves From My Chinese Scrapbook “by Henry Balfour (as always, you can find the link to this book at the end of the article). Based on Confucius’ teachings,…
