Category: Chinese Custumes
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3 jujubes a day keeps doc away in China
There are also different varieties of jujube and different processing methods. The JUJUBE(红枣hóngzǎo), the dark red fruit known as Chinese date, is both a popular snack and a very nutritious and therapeutic(therapeutic treatment is designed to treat an illness Continue Reading
Dream of a banquet of China
Red-robed shrimps is said to be a favorite dish of Jia Baoyu(贾宝玉Jiǎ Bǎoyù), the decadent protagonist(a protagonist in a play, novel, or real event is one of the main people in it) of A Dream of Red Mansions(红楼梦Hónglóumèng). In Yangzhou(扬州Yángzhōu), diners Continue Reading
Paper-cutting in Foshan of China
The Foshan paper cuts(佛山剪纸Fóshān jiǎnzhǐ) are divided into different styles, and named after the materials and making methods – copper lining, paper lining, copper writing, silver writing, woodcut, copper chiseling, and solid color etc. The copper lining material, copper writing Continue Reading
Changquan of China
Long Fist’s arsenal of kicks covers everything from a basic front toe-kick to a jumping back-kick, from a low sweep to a tornado-kick. Specifically, typical moves in modern Changquan include: xuanfengjiao, xuanzi, cekongfan, and tengkongfeijiao. The Changquan(长拳Chángquán) is a Continue Reading
Chinese have false teeth fixed or not?
In addition to practical functions, artificial teeth could also be used to decorate and show off. There was a kind of artificial teeth named “tooth bridge” which was a soft golden wire tied to teeth and placed in mouth Continue Reading
Talk about Four Natures and Five Flavors
Foods with a salty flavor include: barley, millet, dried purple seaweed, kelp, jellyfish, pork, beef, crab, and table salt. Four Natures The four natures include “cold,” “hot,” “warm,” and “cool.” Foods of “cold” or “cool” properties can be Continue Reading
Dietotherapy
It is understood in TCM that like herbs, foods also have different natures and flavors, accounting for their actions of reinforcing or reducing, and ascending or descending. Foods are able to balance Yin and Yang, and Qi and blood Continue Reading
Autumn choices of China
Entering the autumn, I have tried some signature dishes in this season, which can help replenish water in our body and prevent some frequently-occurring illnesses in the fall. All the ingredients I have chosen like fungus and lotus root Continue Reading
Searching for kung fu in China
Guan explained there will be 26 episodes(an episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published) broadcast per Continue Reading