Blog Category - Chinese Culture
The curious case of why some place names in Beijing appear to have the wrong pronunciation.
Kites have long been a significant part of Chinese culture – a tradition that dates back over 2,000 years.
Qingming Festival entails many rituals however, chief among them is a day spent visiting and tidying ancestors’ graves.
The weather is set to become more spring-like this week, so embrace the warmer temps with this essential spring vocab.
From the history of commerce via waterways, we head into the city center to explore a different kind of path within…
This Sunday (Mar 9) will see the launch of Spittoon Literary Magazine's latest work, an anthology titled Ten Thousand Miles of Clouds and Moons.
Chinese netizens have developed a playful and efficient way to communicate online using letter abbreviations and number codes.
Let's take a closer look at the background, history and skills behind this intriguing edible craft.
The Chinese Zodiac is an enticing part of the culture during Spring Festival, so let's dive deeper into its origins and learn more about its deep...
Longtime Hainan resident Nicki Johnson honors the island that has shaped her life.
With CNY approaching, it's time to dust off polite phrases before you get knocked upside the head with baijiu and fireworks.
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Beijing's “ghost markets” can be traced back to the late Qing dynasty and the early Republic of China.
From the Dongsi Hutong Museum, we turn our attention to a spot that recalls when Beijing went by another name.
Each year, a selection of buzzwords captures the evolving zeitgeist of Chinese society.
Everything you need to know about xiaohan aka "minor cold"
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