Guan Gong the Chinese God of War and Wealth (Legend, Facts, Symbolism, Feng Shui Placement)

Guan Gong (also known as Guan Yu or Kuan Kung) is one of the Five Wealth Gods and is in charge of business and sales in the world of humans.
In this article, we’ll talk about the story behind Guan Gong, the most powerful expression of the Business God of Wealth.

Requirements for Chinese Visa – Types and Tips

All visitors traveling to mainland China require a Chinese visa, which should be obtained in advance. To obtain a China visa you must appear at the Consulate in person or apply through an authorized visa agency. Request by mail is not accepted. Visas are issued with specific type relevant to your major…

Chung Yeung Festival (The Double Ninth Festival) – History, Legend, Traditions, and Activities

The Chung Yeung Festival (重節) (重节), or also called Double Ninth Festival, is one of the oldest and most important festivals in China. However, it is also celebrated in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and many other countries in Asia. In some countries, the festival is called with different names,…

Chinese Fans: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used

From royalties to nobles to the poorest commoners, the Chinese fans have been a very important part of ancient China and its history. They are, however, still very popular today not only in China and all over the world. If you travel to China during the summer, you can easily see people in the street…

Chinese Fortune Sticks: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used

The fortune-telling method using the fortune sticks as a medium has been around since the times of ancient China, and more specifically since the Jin Dynasty (266-420 CE), as recorded in the Jade Box Records (Yu Xia Ji) 玉匣, the ancient Chinese book believed to be written Xu Xun, a famous Taoist monk…

8 Major Chinese Festivals that You Need to Know

Festivals are an integral element of Chinese culture. In this article, we deal briefly the 9 major Chinese festivals that anyone needs to know

Chinese Hanfu (History, How To Wear)

The name Hanfu literally means the clothing of the Han people. Han Chinese people, or simply Han people (漢族, hàn zú), is the majority ethnic group in China and Taiwan, consisting of 92% of the total Chinese population and 97% of the Taiwanese population. In total, 19% of the world’s population…

Chinese Qipao – All You Need To Know

The Chinese Qipao, or often called Cheongsam in the West, ls one of the most important fashion items and symbols of modern China. However, the origin and history of Qipao are shrouded in mystery, and there are many misconceptions and myths surrounding the Cheongsam. Here, we will discuss all the…

History of Chinese Knots, Types, and Their Meanings

Knots are not only a simple decoration in the Chinese culture but is a very important form of art with a long history and rich symbolism. Each kind of Chinese knot has its own special meaning, and not many have known that the knots are originally the Ancient Chinese’s way of recording history and information…

3 Types of Chinese Rugs worth to buy (Fette, Peking, Nichols)

Carpet making is rather a new Chinese art compared to others. It began in the 17th century with the support of the Chinese Emperor K’ang-hi.
However, it is the rugs from the 1930s that are getting the most attention these days.
The Fette, Peking, and Nichols rugs are very popular! Buying Chinese rugs…

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