Chinese Knot 中国结

   中国结发源于远古时期,又称盘长结,每一个结都是从头到尾用一根红绳编织而成。当时还没有文字,人们为了记住某些事情,在一根绳上盘上不同的结以示记忆,这就是“结绳记事”。当时,人们用这种方法除了记住生产和生活中的重要事情之外,还是年轻人用于表达爱情的物品。 The Chinese knot was originated from the ancient times。It is also known as “woven knot” with each knot woven with one single red rope. There were no Chinese characters. To remember something, Read More

Maned Figure Maker Bai 鬃人白

   Over the past 50 years, he has kept on the path of “exclusive production”.    “北京鬃人”始创于清朝末年,距今已有一百多年的历史,是受皮影戏和京剧影响而产生的,这一独特的绝活结合了京剧文化、物理学和力学的概念。 “Beijing Maned Figure” was originated at the end of Qing Dynasty and now has a history of Read More

Qingming, One of the 24 Solar Terms 二十四节气之清明

   Customs of offering sacrifices to ancestors and commemorating deceased relatives are still popular today.    清明是我国的二十四节气之一。比较客观地反映了一年四季气温、降雨、物候等方面的变化,古代劳动人民用它安排农事活动。 Qingming is one of the 24 solar terms of China.Objectively reflect the variations in temperature, rainfall and Read More