4 Traditional Chinese Percussion Instruments: History, and Facts (Video)

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.

6 Traditional Chinese Wind Instruments (History and Facts)

The Chinese wind instruments refer to all musical instruments which are played by passing an airstream through a pipe, and throughout history, there are many different types of the Chinese wind instruments with various shapes, tonal qualities, and playing methods.

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…

Concubines in China – History, Training, Life

Before China adopted the communist ideology back in 1949, it was an imperial monarchy for centuries, and throughout imperial Chinese history, concubinage was still one of the accepted norms, and concubines still play a large part in pre-modern Chinese culture.

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…

Chinese Umbrellas – History and Facts

The traditional paper umbrella is one of China’s original inventions, believed to have existed in China since the early 1st century CE. The paper umbrella has since spread across several different countries in Asia—most notably Japan, but also other South and Southeast Asian countries like Korea,…

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 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….

5 Traditional Chinese Board Games that are Still Really Popular

China is the home of some of the oldest board and card games in the world, and some of them are still really popular both for children and adults alike. Some of them are designed with strong traditional values and even ties to the ancient eastern philosophies, so no wonder they often have elegant rules,…

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