Erlitou was characterized by a centralized and internally specialized government, indicated by a great concentration of palatial foundations and various craft workshops in an urban center (Erlitou), and rapid cultural expansion over a large region.Geographical Location:Yanshi, Henan ProvincePeriod:1900-1500 BCExcavated from Continue Reading

From 1978, Gaocheng Golden Cymbal and War Drum has changed the traditional performing style. Starting from drumbeats, costumes and stage property, all kinds of schools and various styles of war drum formations have been merged and connected increasing dance Continue Reading

As an informal greeting, Chinese people like to use “chī le ma（吃了吗,chī le ma）?” — which means “have you eaten yet?” — when it is the time for a meal. Foreigners who don’t understand this kind of custom might Continue Reading

剪纸是中国最为流行的传统民间艺术形式之一。中国剪纸有一千五百多年的历史，在明朝和清朝时期特别流行。人们常用剪纸梅花居家环境，特别是在春节和婚庆期间，剪纸被用来装饰门窗和房间，以增加喜庆的气氛。剪纸最常用的颜色是红色，象征健康和兴旺。中国剪纸在世界各地很受欢迎，经常被用作馈赠外国友人的礼物。 Paper cutting(剪纸jiǎnzhǐ)is one of China’s most popular traditional folk atrs.Chinese paper cutting has a history of more than 1,500 years.It was widespread particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (明清两朝míng qīng liǎngcháo) .People often beautify their homes Continue Reading

Guyi Exorcising Opera(固义傩戏Gùyì nuóxì) in Wu’an County, Handan City, is developed from the ancient exorcising ceremony, exorcising music, exorcising dance and the custom of exorcising. It is various in kinds and characters and is the quintessence of the Exorcising Continue Reading

China’s first moon rover, Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, separated from the lander early on Sunday, several hours after the Chang’e-3 probe soft-landed on the lunar surface. The 140 kg six-wheeled rover touched the lunar surface at 4:35 a.m., leaving Continue Reading

Its Chinese name, Xianglong Zhaoi (Zhao’s flying dragon), may bring to mind a colossal bugaboo flapping its giant wings across the sky and preying on little rabbits or sheep. But the “dragon” was actually a 15-centimeter-long lizard that could Continue Reading

The Chinese zodiac, also called the Shengxiao(生肖 Shēngxiào) in Chinese, is composed of 12 zodiacal animal signs. Unlike Western Astrology which is based on 12 months, the Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle. According to the Chinese folklore, the Buddha gathered all Continue Reading

Some experts wanted to make rubbings of the painting, but failed because the cut is too shallow. The painting may have been carved with stone tools, indicating that it may have been produced in the Stone Age. A Continue Reading

Geographical Location:Yuhang County, Zhejiang Province Period:3,300-2000 BC Excavated from 1936 to the present Significance:The find is of significant academic value to the study of the origin of civilization in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Introduction Liangzhu(良渚liángzhǔ)Culture, Continue Reading