Chinese Hot Pot can be defined as regional Chinese food. Often, this food is made in X’ian-style noodles, and it might also include Shanghainese-style soup dumplings. But what exactly is the Chinese Hot Pot? Well, for most people who’re trying out different things and elements of Chinese culture and...

The Warring States Period of China is one of the most remarkable times in China’s history, being the period that led to a more unified China. What Was The Warring States Period? The Warring States Period of between 481/403BCE and 221BCE can be defined as the three long centuries...

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...

The Chinese culture is filled with many superstitions and beliefs. A lot of things carry symbolism and meaning according to them. From animals to nature and even numbers. Each of these things is divided into two main groups, some are considered auspicious, and those are inauspicious. Numbers are no...

Death is part of the Cycle of Life that we all must undergo at some point. In Chinese culture, there are a lot of superstitions about death. Traditional Chinese funerals are characterized by numerous rites and rituals and funeral etiquette that must be strictly adhered to. Failure to follow...

You’ve probably said something like “You are the yin to my yang” in the past, but can you honestly say that you actually know the meaning of the two words ‘yin’ and ‘yang’ or are you using the phrase just because it’s been used too many times in the...

It is common knowledge that China has the oldest civilization in the world. A lot of the developments we enjoy today were either borrowed from or inspired by what was done during China’s ancient period. Among its great inventions, was the concept of currency. Through the years, China has...

China is among the oldest civilizations in the world and quite different from the rest, especially when compared to the western world. Most of their beliefs are based on nature and hence why plants and especially animals play an integral role in their culture. So, it should be no...

China is known to have many festivities and celebrations throughout the year. Including the Mid-Autumn Festival and Dragon Boat Festival. The most important celebration in China, however, is undoubted, the Chinese New Year Festival. It is a venerated festival not just in China but across several other Asian cultures....

At some point in your childhood, you probably have the memory of flying a kite one sunny afternoon. While to most of us a kite is a blissful childhood memory and/or toy, in some cultures, like the Chinese it holds significant meaning. Chinese kites are considered an art form...