Blog Tag - Culture

A Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Common Chinese Festival Foods
It's hard to keep track of the traditional Chinese festival calendar, and it's even harder to keep track of all the customs and special foods that go...
Mandarin Monday: Pick Up Your Devils' Tongue In Chinese
Trick or Treat 不给糖就捣蛋 bù gěi táng jiù dǎodàn! Boo! It's that time of year again! It's the time when spirits come out in their physical forms, for...
Join Roots Cafe and Culture Lifestyle Hub’s Grand Opening This Sunday (Jul 2)
I don’t know about you, but for me, 2023 feels like an exciting year for Beijing. I am constantly hearing about new openings, creative ventures,...
Experience a Personalized Taste of Beijing With Joyce Pan
I first met Joyce Pan (潘雪 Pān Xuě) when we were neighbors in the Yonghegong/Beixinqiao area of Beijing. When I would pass the door of the hutong...
Experience Ethiopian and Eritrean Culture at This Upcoming Event (May 13)
Now that Beijing is back to its bustling self, there are tons of cultural events and happenings popping up around the capital. Coming from a small...
嚯, 嚯, 嚯! How Santa Claus Came to China
You’d better not shout, you’d better not cry, you’d better not pout, I’m telling you why… Chinese Fortune Grandpa is coming to town! Wait – who? In...
What's With All the Cabbages? The Significance of Stocking Up on China's Hardiest Veg Before Winter
Preparation for the winter hibernation period has begun, a time when Beijingers keep themselves busy purchasing goods for the long cold months to...
Mandarin Monday: Roaring Iron? Foot Long Jade? How Ancient Chinese Named Their Cats
Although the cat was domesticated after the dog and is seemingly more independent and aloof than their rival, cat worshippers the world over can't...
Beijing Pop: Chinese Actress Angelababy Criticized For Using English Name
Chinese screenwriter Wang Hailin has caused a bit of controversy on the Chinese web, saying in a recent post on Weibo that Chinese actress Angelababy...
Cultivating Patriotism in Our Children
Aug 9 marked Singapore’s National Day, and the little island nation celebrated its 57th birthday with the usual fanfare, that is, a heart-stirring 2....
Stop Starch Shaming, Embrace These Savory Chinese Pastry For Your Next Brunch
Gym freak or not, you've probably heard that starch can raise your blood sugar and even contribute to those extra kilograms. Indeed, a diet packed...
These Historial and Cultural Sites Have Reopened to the Public
A number of places that were shut during the most recent outbreaks in Beijing have been reopened to the public from Jul 15 and into this week,...
Get Cultured: A Handful of Talks, Courses & Shows for This Weekend
Red Gate’s Final Weekend, Jul 16-17 The final edition of Red Gate Gallery’s closing exhibition series is ending this weekend, thus marking this...
Get Cultural from The Comfort of Home
With the majority of activities still a no-go in Beijing I for one am already starting to feel a little bored and fed up being stuck at home with...
Mandarin Monday Get Ready for Qingming with These Classic Poems
Tomorrow (Apr 5) is Qingming Festival so we decided to bring you two famous ancient Chinese poems about the festival. The first one, by Tang Dynasty...