Four Films to Kick Off the New Year
With a sizable box office and a diverse lineup, the Chinese film industry is off to a good start in the Year of the Rabbit
How Did China End Up Celebrating Two New Years?
In the early 20th century, China tried to ban its millennia-old lunar calendar in the name of modernity—with mixed success
The Alternative Ways to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival isn’t only about mooncakes and lanterns
All the Ways to Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival
How to avoid hungry ghosts and placate “good brothers” this Zhongyuan Festival
Three Romantic Tales for Qixi Festival
Discover some lesser-known love stories for Chinese Valentine’s Day
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Anything Flies: How Kiting in China Reached New Heights
Backed by international competitions, a 2 billion yuan industry, and complex tricks and designs, kiting in China is no child’s play
Enter Our New “Most China” Photo Competition
TWOC’s new photo contest is open for submissions
Discover the Many Legends of Dragon Boat Festival
Dozens of historical figures are commemorated on Duanwu Festival, so how exactly did the festival begin?
The Traditional Chinese Sports Enjoying Modern Revivals
Hovering bamboo discs, flying feathers, twisty harvest dance...Some of China’s traditional sports still enjoy a modern following, even internationally
Walking on Fire to Celebrate Harvest Season
One Fujian village preserves the tradition of celebrating the harvest with painful acrobatics
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