Everything You Need to Know about Chinese Opera
In this article, we explore the specificities of Chinese opera, its rich history and everything you need to know about the symbolism involved in this intriguing art form.
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Foot Binding in China: A Tradition That Left Its Mark on History and Humanity
For centuries, one of the most haunting symbols of beauty in Chinese history was something few would dare to call beautiful today: bound feet. Known as “lotus feet,” this tradition altered the lives—and bones—of millions…
Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China – Part 2 (Diao Chan – Yang Guifei)
Diao Chan 貂蟬 is the only Great Beauty who has no historical records. She became a legendary figure after being portrayed as a heroic figure in the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms,"(Aff.link) a famous work of Chinese literature.
Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China – Part 1 (Xi Shi – Wang Zhaojun)
A long time ago, in ancient China, there were four beautiful women who are now known as the "Four Great Beauties" 四大美女 (Sì Dà MeÄnÇš). They were said to be the most beautiful ladies in ancient China. Each of them has been the source of an expression used to describe someone of remarkable beauty.
Tracing the Flow of Qi Through Time – A Historical Journey of Feng Shui Across the Dynasties
Chinese History is dominated by 'the dynasties' and here I have attempted to overlay the history of Feng Shui in a chronological fashion with that of the dynasties
