Peony is a traditional flower symbol in China. The Chinese word for it, 牡丹 (mǔdān), means "the most beautiful." However, this flower has at least two different Chinese names. One of them is fùguìhuā (富貴花), which means "flower of riches and honor," and "King of the Flowers" (花王 - huawang) is the other one. Peonies are a popular element in classical Chinese painting and are also associated with several religious festivals.
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.
Red appears everywhere in China, yet it never feels ordinary. It glows from hanging lanterns on old street corners. It brightens wedding halls filled with laughter. It even wraps itself around New Year wishes tucked…
In Chinese culture, the chrysanthemum (菊花 Jú huā) is a distinctive symbol. Since ancient times, Chinese experts have considered chrysanthemum, bamboo, orchid, and plum blossom as the "Four Noble Plants in Chinese Culture."
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.
When people think of the Great Wall of China, the first image that comes to mind is often a majestic ribbon of stone weaving over mountaintops, stretching endlessly toward the horizon. It’s the postcard-perfect face…
Jiutian Xuannu (九天玄女), also known as the "Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens," is a revered goddess in Chinese mythology. She is a multifaceted deity who is primarily associated with warfare, wisdom, and esoteric knowledge.
A Yuanbao (剃帝), which is also known as a Wealth Ingot, is an ancient form of money that has become a strong sign of wealth in Chinese society. Typically shaped like a boat, the Yuanbao has a flat base and a rounded top that is said to symbolize the flow of riches.
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 before the creation of today’s Chinese characters.
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, Malaysia, and even India—. However, the paper umbrella remains one of the most important and recognizable aspects of Chinese history and tradition.
