Throughout Chinese folk music and opera, the percussion instruments can be used to highlight the music’s rhythm and also to assist tonal changes. They can also be grouped together in a percussion ensemble.
7 Traditional Chinese String Instruments: History and Facts
Music has been a very important part of Chinese history and tradition. Even today, Chinese music still has that distinct characteristic that isn’t found anywhere else, mainly due to the unique sound of the traditional Chinese string instruments. Below, we will discuss some of the most popular Chinese…
Caishen – The Chinese God of Wealth and His Role in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui
Caishen, also known as Tsai Shen Yeh (財神), is the Chinese god of wealth and money. In China, he is worshiped by adherents of both Taoism and Chinese folk religions. He rules over a vast number of minor deities. Often depicted as a majestic figure dressed in exquisite silks and mounting a black tiger…
6 Different Chinese Tea Types and Their Benefits
Like the UK, India, and many other countries, tea is the national drink of China. However, Chinese tea has its own unique characteristics from unique flavors, colors, and health benefits. There are actually several types of Chinese tea, differentiated from the processes of making it and the varying degrees…
Spring Festival: The Chinese New Year (History, Legend, Traditions)
The Spring Festival, also known to most people as the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, is the most famous and the most important of all other festivals in Chinese culture. Chinese culture, as well as some other Asian cultures like Japanese and Korean, uses the Lunar Calendar rather than our standard…