Who’s Afraid of the Chinese Ghostbuster?
Scare away spooks with Zhong Kui, a Chinese folk deity renowned for his frightening looks
Trick or Reincarnation: The Curious Case of Tang Jiangshan
A Hainan man who claims to be living a double life remains one of China’s greatest mysteries
The Sorcerers and Soul Stealers that Terrorized Qing China
In 18th century China, evil spirits and sorcerers were a constant menace to the public and the government
All the Ways to Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival
How to avoid hungry ghosts and placate “good brothers” this Zhongyuan Festival
How a Daoist Movement Emerged Out of Han Dynasty Chaos
As the Han empire crumbled and the Yellow Turban Rebellion sought to overthrow imperial rule, the “Way of the Five Pecks of Rice” quietly planted the roots of a durable Daoist movement
Chinese Trees and Their Meanings
Symbolism of eight common trees in Chinese culture
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Yak of All Trades: Tibetan New Year with Herders on the Plateau
A New Year celebration on the plateau showcases modern Tibetan herding culture
The Extraordinary Life of a Professional Mourner
How a professional mourner has spent 40 years helping families grieve for their deceased loved ones
The Last Shamans of the Changbai Mountains
In Jilin province, shamans adapt ancient beliefs to the modern context
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Dancing for the Dead: Stumbling Across a Tujia Funeral
A chance encounter with the Tujia ethnic group’s funeral practices in south-central China
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