Chinese Shadow Puppetry Facts and Stories (Video)
Shadow puppetry is considered the oldest form of puppet theater in the world. The history of shadow theatre began thousands of years ago in China and over the centuries evolved into…
Chinese Wood Carving - History, Major Schools and Wood Carving Process
Chinese wood carving is a traditional method of carving wood in China that has become an important aspect of Chinese culture. With techniques and expertise inherited from generation…
All You Need To Know About The Laughing Buddha in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, the Laughing Buddha is among one of the most popular and commonly used charms, often used in many different Feng Shui applications to bring prosperity, good fortune, happiness,…
Interesting Facts about Maneki Neko, The Lucky Beckoning Cat
The Maneki Neko is a traditional Japanese figurine, which is also extremely popular in Chinese culture. Here are all you have to know about “the lucky cat”. If you’ve ever visited…
Fenghuang -the Phoenix of Chinese Mythology
In China, the Phoenix is also called Fenghuang, and similar to the western counterpart, the mythological creature is an immortal bird that also represents the element of fire. The…
15 Chinese Gift-giving Superstitions
Every culture has its own rules and superstitions about gift-giving. Chinese culture is not an exception. Sharp objects, lucky numbers, and colors, objects that attract evil spirits…
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…
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…
