In the realm of myth, the story of King Mu of Chao and the enigmatic magician takes us beyond the limits of reality. During King Mu’s time, a foreign magician with amazing abilities visited his kingdom, leading the King on an enchanting adventure.
“Men and Brutes”: An Old Chinese Fable about the Harmony Beyond Species
In the annals of ancient wisdom, the harmony of music and the interconnectedness of all living beings have always been subjects of fascination. This story, set during Emperor Yao’s reign, takes us on an introspective trip into the surprising connections that bind the hearts of mankind and the world’s…
Chinese Porcelain – Types, History, Identification
Chinese porcelain is one of the most unique products of the history of Chinese culture. Unlike porcelain equipment, tools, and ornaments we see in western countries, Chinese porcelains have unique translucency and luster, giving the Chinese earthenware rather unique characteristics and popularity over…
The Chinese Abacus and How to Use it
The existence of Chinese abacus can be dated back from the 14 century A.D. And since Chinese are known to relate their ways of like to its environment the attributes such as the top and bottom are considered heaven and earth respectively. The counting of the beads or the computation is done by moving…
Guide to Chinese Jade – History, Meanings, Properties
Jade has been a very important part of the Chinese tradition, and the history between the Chinese culture and jade has been recorded for a very long time and can be traced back to as early as the Neolithic era (10,000–4,500 BCE) with records showing how the ancient Chinese during the period has worn…
