Traditions Of China

Fermented bean curd is also called the Chinese Tofu. Processed Tofu is prevalent in East Asia, especially in China where it is used as a dipping sauce or a flavor in porridge and rice. Some people call it the Chinese cheese and it comes in red and white. You...

Stinky tofu is a dish found in China. It is mostly sold in outdoor food vendors and street snack stalls. Most Chinese restaurants would not dare serve this on their menu. As the name suggests, stinky tofu is, well, stinky. This dish is characterized by a strong, pungent smell,...

Asian cuisine is known for being incredibly good. There are loads of spices, all sorts of ingredients, and the incredible umami flavor. As detailed and complex as most dishes are, there are several foods that are considered simple and universal, largely because they can be taken with anything. As...

Chinese embroidery is the other thing that really stands out from Chinese culture and societal practices. The embroidery is elaborate, stunning, and it demonstrates the real Chinese spirit. But what exactly is Chinese embroidery, and what’s the significance of the embroidery? And what’s the history behind Chinese embroidery? Chinese...

The Chinese culture recognizes different animals and items as crucial aspects of the culture, and they carry different important meanings, which means that the animals are mostly held in very high regard. The turtle is one such animal, and it is auspicious in Chinese culture. But what exactly does...

One of the things that stands out in Chinese culture, apart from their love of the colors red and yellow/ gold, is numerology and the fact that some numbers are regarded as lucky and others unlucky. And even if you are not planning to travel to China any time...

While it causes debilitating pain, foot binding remains a common practice in China. Chinese women have remained devoted to this tradition which is painful even to think about, and it begs the question – what is it, and what is foot binding still practiced? Note that foot binding was...

The Chinese characters refer to the medium through which the Chinese language was and is recorded. And just like any other type of characters, it represents a form of or an expression of communication through which there is decoding of how the characters are pronounced and what the characters...

Chinese painting is one of the most important aspects of Chinese culture, and it has everything to the Chinese beliefs and history. The Chinese painting is a representation of the Chinese past, which is the foundation of the present and the future of China, and therefore, it commands respect...

When it comes to balancing your home’s chi and ancient art, Feng shui is the most important concepts, and you may have come across it one too many times before. But what exactly is Chinese Feng shui? How old is the principle of Feng shui, and what exactly does...