What are the Four Sacred Animals of Chinese Mythology?
Chinese astronomy believes that the ecliptic sky is divided into four equal parts, and each of these sections’ is commanded by a mythological creature, and together they are known…
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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…
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,…
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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…
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…
Chinese lucky coins (Identification - Meaning -Where to place them)
The Chinese lucky coins are considered to be a symbol of wealth and fortune, and when placed in our home and workplace according to the Feng Shui principles, it is believed that the…
