Chinese Custumes

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Dragon Head Raising Day

hockeykul Feb 23, 2017 3 min read

   These days many of these traditions have fallen wayside. But you can still celebrate spring by swinging by the salon for a special Dragon Head Raising ‘do!    Feeling fiery today? That’s probably because it’s Dragon Head Raising Day,…

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Legacy of The Three Kingdoms

hockeykul Feb 23, 2017 2 min read

   Those who are more interested in the actual historical events can refer to “The Record of the Three Kingdoms (三国志),” which was written by Chen Shou (陈寿) right after…

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Chinese Cultural Tip: 荷花 (Hé huā )Lotus

hockeykul Feb 23, 2017 2 min read

   The lotus flower has a profound connection with traditional Chinese culture. In this country the lotus is often referred to as the “Gentleman among Flowers”. This graceful water plant…

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舞狮 The lion dance

hockeykul Feb 23, 2017 3 min read

   Zài hǎi wài huárén jùjí de qūyù, měi féng zhòngdà jiérì huò qìngdiǎn, rén men zǒng néng kàn dào xǐqìng de wǔshī biǎoyǎn. Zhè zhǒng biǎoyǎn bùjǐn hěn hǎo…

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Chinese Cultural Tip:功夫 (gōng fū)Kung Fu

hockeykul Feb 23, 2017 2 min read

   Chinese Kung Fu is a name used to refer to traditional Chinese martial arts in foreign countries. A series of Chinese fitness exercises practiced with or without weapons, Kung Fu…