About Taotie
According to other legends, the taotie was the fifth of the nine sons of the dragon and it was said to be a big eater and fond of eating human beings. Actually, the taotie was an abstract expression of…
About Zhu Rong
According to some legends, Zhu Rong was an official in charge of fire under the Yellow Emperor. He was the son of a tribal leader. As a child, he…
About Porcelains reveal five ways to color history
The painting on this vase is created with exquisite brush strokes, featuring butterflies in groups of threes and fives. The Qing Dynasty was an era of ceaseless war.…
Chinese Ethnic Groups：畲族（Shē zú ）The She ethnic minority
The basic living and production unit remains the patriarchal family, led by the eldest man. Still, She women enjoy a higher status than their Han sisters. In fact, She…
Chinese Calligraphy
Today, although various modern ways have been substituted for the original calligraphy, especially which created with a writing brush, people still love the ancient form and practise it untiringly.…
