Chinese Culture
Little New Year
Little New Year, also known as the "Kitchen God Festival," is a traditional Chinese festival that marks the beginning of the Spring Festival celebrations. The date varies between northern and southern China: typically on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month in the north, and the 24th in the south.
Major Cold
Major cold, the last solar term marks a final chapter of the year. It is nature's last pause in deep winter, and a quiet buildup for the coming spring.
Pottery craft breathes new life into village
In a village in North China's Hebei province, the ancient craft of pottery is bringing new opportunities to the local community.
Minor Cold
Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, begins this year on Jan 5 and ends on Jan 20. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year.
Winter Solstice: Night at its longest
On Winter Solstice, dance between yin and yang reaches its apex. All things await their rebirth, even in the deepest hush of darkness. With wine and food, we honor those before. Beside the hearth, we keep our sweetest lore.
Train in the coldest days of winter
In China, martial artists often say: "Train in the coldest days of winter, and the hottest days of summer." This means one should practice diligently even during the most extreme temperatures of the year.
Major Snow
Major Snow , the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 22.
How Hunan Embroidery Creates 3D Tigers with Just Silk Threads!
This is Hunan Embroidery—a 2,000-year-old national intangible cultural heritage of China. Employing the unique "Pengmao Stitch," it makes fur and feathers stand out with vivid texture.
Minor Snow: Winter is here
On Minor Snow, the world embraces the first chill. People pickle vegetables, store grains, and draw close to the fire's glow. It is a signal to prepare, both for winter and for warmth ahead.
24 solar terms：Start of Winter
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year and the first solar term of winter, which means winter is coming and crops harvested in autumn should be stored up.
Festive China: Double Ninth Festival
As autumn arrives and chrysanthemums bloom, the Double Ninth Festival returns. From climbing mountains and admiring chrysanthemum flowers to practicing tai chi and dancing in the squares, traditions may change, but the spirit remains.
24 Solar Terms: Frost's Descent
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Frost's Descent, (Chinese: 霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct. 23 this year.
How does a copper vase achieve rebirth from fire?
How does a copper vase achieve "rebirth from fire"? Cloisonné enters the kiln with a single hue and emerges with a myriad of colors. The moment cloisonné comes out of the kiln, its radiant luster bursts forth—every moment is a visual treat.
Have You Ever Tried Chinese Incense Art? Its Calming Magic Never Fails to Surprise You!
Have You Ever Tried Chinese Incense Art? Its Calming Magic Never Fails to Surprise You!
Yuelu Academy—As an academy even older than University of Cambridge, the great wisdom, seeking truth from facts, took root here
Yuelu Academy—As an academy even older than University of Cambridge, the great wisdom, "seeking truth from facts", took root here
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