FILM

Short Film: Away From Home

A documentary explores the changing definition of home among Beijing migrants during Spring Festival

SOCIETY

Stories from China’s Spring Migration, Part 2

A boat trip gone awry and kindness from strangers: more reminisces from China’s busiest travel season

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Nian: The Monster Behind Chinese New Year

The myth that inspired firecrackers and the color red for Chinese New Year

ENTERTAINMENT

Lego Sets Inspired by Chinese Culture

How the Danish toy company has captured its key Asian market with China-themed sets

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LIVING IN CHINA

Close to Home

Spring Festival in a village under lockdown

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Rat Around Town

A guide to the rodent-themed fashions in the Year of the Rat

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Nuts for the New Year

Why Chinese companies give out non-cash gifts for the holidays

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Round the Clock

Not every profession in China gets time off during Spring Festival

LANGUAGE

Rat in a China Shop

Celebrate the Year of Rat with some rodent-related allegories

ARTS

The Faces of Zhu Bajie

The many on-screen portrayals of China’s favorite pig