China has been a musical country since ancient times. It was the first country to make and use musical chimes. One such instrument is the Bianzhong which contained bronze bells that produced a sweet melody. These chime instruments were found over 3000 years ago. What is the bianzhong used for?...

Incense burning is one of the oldest traditions practiced by many communities across the world. Incense burning has been done for many years across different cultures and religions for different reasons, such as mediation, rituals, spiritual purposes, and during rites and ceremonies. To understand more about incense burners, this...

China is a country known for its rich history in so many things such as outfits, dances, music, and cuisines. China has also been the origin of many instruments, the rattle drum in this case. The Chinese rattle drum is an ancient instrument that evolved through the years and...

If you are in China, one of the breakfasts you will likely come across on the streets is jianbing. This popular breakfast is now available in other Western regions like New York, London, and Dubai. Many people love it due to its delicious taste and crispy texture. Here is...

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,...

Chinese culture is full of symbols and items with various meanings. One such item is the Ruyi scepter. In Buddhism, the scepter is ceremonial while it is a talisman in Chinese folklore. The head is made to look like a fist or mushroom while the handle takes an s-shape....

The qilin is a Chinese unicorn in Chinese mythology. It is a symbol of prosperity and good luck. The qilin is symbolized by a hooved creature and it is believed to make an appearance during the imminent birth or death of a prominent ruler or sage. This symbol is...

Do you believe in the existence of life after death? If yes, you are not alone. The Chinese burn incense papers on special occasions to cater to the needs of the spirit of people who are dead. They call these incense paper joss paper or ghost money. Read on...

China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world so it’s only natural that when it became the world’s largest importer of Soybeans everyone wanted to know why. This became ironic since soybeans were originally from China. But China isn’t ranked one of the world’s fastest growing...

When it comes to spirit writing, the Fuji planchette is one of the most renowned tools. Examples of similar implements are the dragon’s bones and the ki. Spirit writing is supposed to be a means to get comprehensible messages from the spirit world in the form of written text....