Chinese Culture & History

    Cang County Lion Dance 沧县舞狮

    At present, there are more than 200 Lion Dance groups among the people in Cang County. The representatives areYinshao Mountain Lion Dance Group(殷少山舞狮队Yīnshào Shān wǔshīduì) ofLiuji Town(刘吉村Liújí Cūn) inHuangdipu Village(黄递铺乡Huángdìpù Xiāng) andZhou Yuqin Lion Dance Group(周玉清舞狮队Zhōu Yùqīng wǔshīduì) ofSouth Xiaoying(南小营Nán Continue Reading

    The Bun Festival 包山节

    The Bun Festival(包山节 Bāoshān jié) also known asCheung Chau(长洲 Chángzhōu) Bun Festival,takes place on the island of Cheung Chau of Hong Kong, and is also a major program recommended by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. This festival is Continue Reading

    24 Solar Term: White Dews 白露

    White dews(白露Báilù)is the 15th solar term. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 165° and ends when it reaches the longitude of 180°. It more often refers in particular to the day when the Sun is Continue Reading

    The Site of Qujialing

    Qujialing Site, covering an area of 400,000 square meters, dates back to the later period of the Neolithic Age. The area of the ruins is about 350 meters long and 320 meters wide. Most parts of the ruins are Continue Reading

    Capital of Guge Kingdom in Tibet

    Guge seems to be an encyclopedia, with a long history, deeply-rooted culture, mystic legends and many unfathomable enigmas. The ruins of the Guge Kingdom, standing on the desolate land, silently relate the art and history. Capital of Guge Continue Reading

    The Graveyard at Astana

    Geographical Location:In Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Period:mid of 3rd century-end of 8th century AD Excavated from 1959 to the present Significance:It has supplied important material objects to the study of the economic, cultural developments of Gaochang City from Continue Reading

    Site of Niya in China

    From the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) to the Jin Dynasty (265-420) Location:Minfeng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Period:2nd century BC-5th century AD Excavated fromYear 1959 to now Significance:It has supplied precious materials to the study of the relationships between the Continue Reading

    Nuo Dance: Treasure of Maonan Ethnic Group傩舞:毛南族的宝藏

    “I told them many stories to interest them. I hope they will love the art form and the skills behind it, and pass down the techniques,” Tan said enthusiastically. At last, hope this treasurable folk art pass down all Continue Reading

    About the group Sites at Shijiahe

    In the center of the Group Sites is the Ancient Shijiahe City surrounded by city walls and moats. Among the unearthed relics, pottery and jade crafts are the most distinguished. Apart from the long-used stone tools, copper discovered in Continue Reading

    What do people do in the Winter Solstice

    Third, Shepherdspurse Herb dumplings Reasons for recommendation: natural and healthy Green food is very popular nowadays, so the edible wild herbs dumplings are popular in the dumping restaurant. Recommended DumplingsEvery Winter Solstice, dumpling restaurants are crowed with people Continue Reading