A woodcutter’s normal day goes off the rails when he sees a deer in the fields in the State of Chêng. What comes next is a story intertwined with whimsy and uncertainty, a tale of dreams and reality.
Mid-autumn Festival – History, Activities, and Traditions
In Chinese culture and tradition, the Mid-Autumn Festival is considered the second-most important festival, only after the Chinese New Year or as it’s also called the Spring Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is always celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which was…
Chinese Traditional Lanterns: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used
The traditional Chinese lantern is probably one of the most renowned symbols of Chinese culture all around the world. Many Chinese restaurants or Chinese-themed buildings featured the Chinese traditional lantern at their entrance, even outside China. Thus, even foreigners can easily associate the bright-red,…
Chinese Symbol of Strength – Characters, Symbolic Animals and How to Use It in Feng Shui
The Chinese symbol for strength is one of the numerous symbols that Westerners commonly employ in various forms of art today. Strength is a necessary quality in life, but it does not always come easy. It may be tough to find strength within oneself during a stressful period. Even if everything is OK,…
Chinese Kites History and Origin
Kites can nowadays be seen in parks throughout the world, but they were invented in China more than 2000 years ago. Today, people usually use them for fun and entertainment, but they actually played an important role in Chinese history. We will describe the origin and history of Chinese kites, and you…
Historical and Modern Facts about Chinese Kites
The kite originates from China and its evolution over the years could help us understand Chinese history and culture a little more. Through some of the interesting facts mentioned below, we try to illustrate the history and evolution of this invention. I’m sure you will be surprised by some of them….