In Tancheng County, Shandong Province, children all play with swallow cars (sharpened wooden cars in the shape of a swallow) on the first day of White Dew. People of every household can make this kind of wooden toy, which Continue Reading

   Because of their low height and straight backs, this chair was also well suited for arrangement against a wall and under window openings. While pleasant to look at, the straight backrest of the rose chair was not intended for Continue Reading

      The Dong medicine has made undeniable contributions to the subsistence and growth of the Dong Nationality in the history. The practitioners speak the same language with the local people and know about their life conditions and they only charge very little Continue Reading

   In a painting from the Song Dynasty there were two children palying chui wan. In Yuan Dynasty, Wan Jing (Classic of Chui Wan) was published. The book says Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty and Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Continue Reading

   The traditional term ‘lamphanger chair’ (deng’gua yi) appears in Yongzheng period (1722-1735) texts, and is still in common use amongst Chinese. The term corresponds to the small chair-like oil-lamp racks that could be hung on a wall or placed Continue Reading

   The origin of swing can be traced back to some 100,000 years ago. Climbing trees or crossing streams is the most primitive embryonic form of swinging. Later in the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC to 476 years ago), the swing consisting Continue Reading

   Round-back armchairs emerged simultaneously with other highback chairs during the Tang and Song dynasties. Its origins are suggested by the ancient, curved armrests with three short legs that were used on ground mats and later placed on platforms. Song Continue Reading

   There are some invaluable only extant copies or rare copies about traditional Chinese medicine kept by the Hakka, including traditional Chinese medicine theory, herbal medicine, prescriptions, medicine history, medical cases, medical notes etc, which require further exploration.    The folk medicine of the Hakka Continue Reading

   To prepare the sweet and sour sauce, bring the sauce ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, green pepper, and pineapple. Bring to a boil again and thicken with cornstarch mixture, stirring. Continue Reading

   Generally, the diverse variety of folk toys can act as decorations to be appreciated or as knickknacks to be played with. As such, the two categories are those for festival decoration and those for daily enjoyment.    As an indispensable part of traditional Continue Reading