The fifth day of the fifth lunar month marks China’s traditional Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Duanwu Festival or Double Fifth Festival). This celebration carries over two thousand years of historical memory, embodying both profound remembrance for the patriotic poet Qu Yuan and ancient people’s prayers for health and safety. From the thrilling dragon […]
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The Jubao Pen, also known as the “Treasure Basin,” is a powerful symbol in Chinese culture and feng shui practices. Rooted in ancient traditions, this iconic vessel is believed to attract wealth, abundance, and good fortune. Whether you’re new to feng shui or a seasoned practitioner, understanding the Jubao Pen’s significance can help you harness
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Shunxi Dafang tea is a type of pan-fired green tea that belongs to the flat-leaf tea category, similar in shape to Longjing tea. Due to a flattening step during its drying process, it is also referred to as “Kao Fang.” Shunxi Dafang tea is produced in Shunxi, Lin’an County, and is as renowned as Dafang
The Lin’an Water Dragon is a unique dragon dance performance originating from the Lin’an region of Hangzhou. Influenced by local history and culture, it features “water” as its core element and vividly showcases the agility and power of the dragon through its 50-meter-long body. The performance includes several segments, such as “Dragon Emergence from Water”
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Lin’an root carving, a distinctive traditional art form, originates from Lin’an in Zhejiang province. This art form utilizes the natural shapes of tree roots and, through the clever designs and exquisite craftsmanship of artists, transforms them into unique and intricate artworks. With a long history, Lin’an root carving features special and precious materials, combining natural
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Tuankou cloth shoes are a traditional handmade shoe originating from Tuankou Town in China. They are primarily made from pure cotton fabric and crafted through multiple meticulous processes such as gluing the sole, stitching the sole, making the upper, and assembling the shoe. The soles of these cloth shoes are sewn with Xuan hemp thread,
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Bamboo salt is a substance refined by filling three-year-old bamboo with sun-dried salt, sealing both ends with natural loess, and then calcining it at a high temperature of 1000°C to 1300°C using pine wood as fuel. According to folklore, during the late Eastern Jin Dynasty, smallpox and malaria were rampant. Ge Hong, while at Ge
Traditional Chinese medicine culture (Pengzu Health Culture) is a culture centered around Pengzu’s unique techniques in guiding qi, regulating and nourishing therapy, chamber health, and dietary health. The teachings and health techniques of Pengzu have had a significant and long-lasting influence. Throughout the ages, the works of Daoist or medical literature have sporadically preserved Pengzu’s
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Shui Shang Jiao Long jie,as know as River Water Dragon Festival.The Oujian River Water Dragon Festival is a festival full of mystery and rich cultural significance. It has a long history, carrying the ancient dragon totem beliefs and legacy culture, and has become one of the most important traditional folk activities in the Oujian River
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Tuan Kou Town, located in the picturesque Hongling Mountains, is a place full of historical heritage and cultural charm. Every year in early June of the lunar calendar, more than ten villages including Erlian Xichuan, Tongjia, and Qiankeng will usher in a grand celebration known as the “Steamed Bun Festival”. This festival is not only
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