TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Hongbao Economics
How much cash each province gave – and three other economic implications of China’s annual Spring Festival gift tradition
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Down With Dumplings!
Northern Chinese have been lying about what foods the nation eats during the holidays. We southerners have had enough
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Burning In the New Year
Lighting incense at Lingyin Temple for an auspicious year ahead
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Cock-a-doodle-doo from TWOC
Goodbye Year of the Monkey. Hello Year of the Rooster.
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Year of the Rooster or Chicken?
We are starting the year of the 鸡。Why do we assume this is rooster?
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
How the Rooster Earned Its Spot
Why is there only one bird in the Chinese zodiac?
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Who is the Rooster-Riding Immortal?
The story behind an auspicious symbol for this Spring Festival season
TRAVEL
Surviving Beijing Subway Rush Hour
The Beijing subway is dangerous terrain for the unwitting commuter. Follow these simple guidelines to survive Beijing’s subway rush hour.
