Chinese Custumes

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Lacquer ware that ‘maddens the cat’ – Fuzhou bodiless lacquer ware 福州脱胎漆器

hockeykul Feb 4, 2017 3 min read

   Fuzhou bodiless lacquer ware usually featured Buddha images or legendary figures in its early stage, later natural being and bio-simulation theme has been developed gradually, which makes the lacquer works more colorful and having higher artistic value.     …

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About the Qijiaping Site

hockeykul Feb 4, 2017 2 min read

   The Longshan Culture, discovered largely in East and Central China, represents a critical period for the origin of civilization in China.    Geographical Location: Linxia Hui Autonomous District, Gansu Province…

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Winter Solstice Customs

hockeykul Feb 4, 2017 3 min read

   There is also a legend about Nvwa and Dumplings. It is said there was a woman called Nvwa who had a human head and the body of a snake…

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What is the weather in Winter Solstice?

hockeykul Feb 4, 2017 2 min read

   Astronomically, the Winter Solstice is the beginning of winter. During this period, the average temperature in the northwest areas of China is below zero degrees Celsius, and it is…

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What is the Winter Solstice?

hockeykul Feb 4, 2017 2 min read

    Exceptions: For 1918 and 2021, reduce one to the calculated result.    On the Winter Solstice, the Northern hemisphere experiences its shortest day and its longest night. From then…