Category: Traditions Of China

Traditional Chinese festivals are perhaps one of the most important parts of Chinese culture and the country’s history. Being culturally diverse and economically empowered, China is perhaps one of the countries to have several culture-based festivals, full of glamor and are an absolute joy to be a part of...

If you are learning Mandarin as a second language, one of the best ways to make it more interesting is to engage with several Chinese websites such as QQ, Douyin, or Weibo.  While it may be a little confusing at the beginning, getting an acquaintance of the internet slang...

Flowers are common all over the world, with some flowers more prone in certain parts of the world than others. They each have a unique appeal depending on the type of flower. In the same way, depending on region, different flowers could have different meanings and uses. The Chinese...

When Is the Dragon Boat Festival in China? This festival is a traditional event that is celebrated in China on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. Using the Gregorian calendar, the dates may vary every year since unlike it, the Chinese calendar is...

As society evolves and the internet advances even further, internet slang has become the most popular mode of communication that is embraced by almost all generations. Internet slang is described as the unofficial or non-standard form of language used by people on the internet to communicate easily with each...

As you navigate Chinese cultures and societies and learn more about the Chinese traditions and beliefs that guide the Chinese societies, one of the things that will stand out to you is that there seems to be a great deal of symbolism and meaning around fish. In this article,...

Throughout rich Chinese history, there have been at least 23,813 surnames recorded. Out of these surnames, 5,662 surnames remain in use today, but out of these 5,000+ surnames, there are 100 very popular surnames used often, meaning that these 100 surnames make up 85.9% of the large 1.4billion Chinese...

Ancient China is easily one of the most culturally diverse parts of Chinese history, and one of the things that makes it rather popular in the cultural front has to do with the fact that ancient China had some of the most endearing religious groups that live on to...

The abacus is one of those things that are synonymous with Ancient China. Some people believe the abacas was invented in ancient China when the Ming Dynasty ruled China between 1368 and 1644 CE, but the jury is still out regarding the actual inventors of the abacus. what is...

 Besides their love for the color red, the other thing that the Chinese are known for a little too well is the fact that they are very much into zodiac signs, and they take this aspect of their lives rather seriously. But do you know what different Chinese zodiac...

Colors are an important part of the Chinese culture, with the national colors, red and yellow, regarded as an important aspect of Chinese culture. The color red is a symbol of power and also a symbol of the Chinese Communist Revolution. Yellow, on the other hand, is the symbol...

Christmas is a global holiday, celebrated in most countries around the world. As one of the largest and most populous countries in the world, China also celebrates Christmas, albeit in a slightly different manner than the Western world. While Christmas is not officially recognized as a national holiday in...

Chinese music and musical instruments have a classic appeal, and they have been around for decades, but what you may not know is that there are 8 main categories of Chinese instruments. These instruments are classified based on the materials they are used for their construction. Under these classifications,...

Somehow, we all associate chopsticks with China and the Chinese, but have you ever stopped to think about why they use chopsticks in the first place? Well, I don’t know about you, but societal norms and their births/ history are an aspect of life that has always piqued my...

Do you have plates or cups made from porcelain? The beautiful colors and unique porcelain characters make it a popular material used to create such items. Porcelain is a robust and translucent type of pottery. The market even offers decorative items made from porcelain that you can get for...

The Chinese are keen on preserving their culture, and they showcase their traditions on different occasions, including weddings. Statistics reveal that about 10 million people tie the knot in China every year. Chinese weddings are quite colorful. They represent the bond between the two lovebirds and the coming together...

The color red is the most important color for the Chinese people, which is essentially why the Chinese have a lot of red in their daily lives and homes, and also their festivities are full of the color red. So, what is the meaning of the color red to...

If you are planning to travel to China, you may want to carve some time out of your rather busy itinerary to experience their festivities because, more than anything else, the festivals give you the real Chinese experience. But China is known for its many and often long festivals,...

What is the Mid-autumn festival, and what does the festival celebrate or represent? Mid-Autumn Festival Meaning The Mid-autumn festival, also known as the mooncake festival or the Moon Festival, is an important celebration for the Chinese people because it is a family reunion celebration akin to Thanksgiving in the...

Interested to learn who the Han people are and what their contributions in China were? This article shares all you need to know about the Han people. For starters, it is worth noting that the Han people of China not only make up the biggest ethnic group in China,...