Dozens of historical figures are commemorated on Duanwu Festival, so how exactly did the festival begin?
Two generations of a Kazakh family recall a life of partnership with birds of prey
Magpies for happiness, cuckoos for sorrow, and cranes for longevity—learn the symbolism of birds in China
Symbolism of eight common trees in Chinese culture
Sugar-making in Longyan, Fujian province, is the sweetest job in town
By blending tradition with modern pop culture, northeastern “errenzhuan” was catapulted into the big leagues of Chinese showbusiness—but at what cost?
In Jilin province, shamans adapt ancient beliefs to the modern context
Northern bathhouses are famous for their vigorous scrubbing, while gentle massages in the South lull bathers to sleep
How the whole village works together to keep Puning’s traditional “hero dance” alive
Halloween may be a Western import, but ancient Chinese literature is full of spooky beasts, demons, and ghosts to consider this October 31
A former Kunqu opera performer describes working in a disappearing art
How will China save its vanishing local operas?
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