How Did Ancient Chinese Mourn the Deceased?
On Qingming Festival, here’s a look at some ancient Chinese mourning rituals, from costume and diet, to mourning periods and wedding bans
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The Changing Face of Yingge Dance
How the whole village works together to keep Puning’s traditional “hero dance” alive
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The Jade Rush
Freewheeling prices and millennia of cultural mystique fuel China’s insatiable appetite for the green stone
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First Man
A colorful ceremony honors the prehistoric Yellow Emperor, known as the “forefather of all Chinese”
Superstitious Types
Pointing at the moon? Sharing pears? Four common Chinese superstitions explained
TWOC TV EP. 9: In the Steps of the Silk Road
In this episode, TWOC follows in the ancient footsteps of the legendary wandering monk Xuanzang and his modern-day equivalent, Rizhao, through the vast Gobi desert, exploring the beliefs that drove them
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Veggie Values
Spurred by health concerns and Buddhist benefits, vegetarianism is taking root in China
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