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Tradition

FILM

Not All Wishes Come True: Why an Animated Box-Office Hit Still Drew Controversy

While the summer’s animation hit “All Wishes Come True!” has been praised for its high production value, critics argue that its formulaic treatment o…

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Sept. 2, 2026

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

How China Is Celebrating Qixi This Year | Photo Story

From traditional rituals to mass weddings and DIY drafts, the Qixi festival has blended centuries-old romance with modern ways of celebrating love

The Editors

Aug. 19, 2026

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

5 Folk Celebrations That Ring in the New Year

From a tower made of colorful steamed buns to the annual pork feast, here are some of the traditional new year celebration rituals that’s still alive…

The Editors

Feb. 16, 2026

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Innocent Hearts or Warped Wood?: Children in Ancient Chinese Philosophy

How the idea of a child’s innocence has shifted through Chinese history

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Sept. 17, 2025

HISTORY

Scent Across Time: How Traditional Fragrances Quiet the Clamor of Modern Life

From ancient scholars to modern youth, timeless scents like sandalwood and jasmine continue to captivate young Chinese, offering solace in an increas…

Wang Lin (王琳)

Feb. 8, 2025

ANCIENT HISTORY

Greeting the New Year: The (Un)changing Customs of Chinese New Year Wishes

From carving on wood to “flying cards” in red envelopes, how people expressed their New Year’s greeting, or “bainian” in ancient China

Venla Tang

Jan. 30, 2025

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Why are Chinese Doctors’ Offices Full of Red Pennants?

The bestowing of red pennants, or “jinqi,” has evolved from a simple acknowledgment of appreciation to a token for career advancement and even a mean…

Hayley Zhao

July 8, 2024

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

All Is Well

An annual well-washing tradition lives on in the Hakka villages of Fujian province

Hatty Liu

June 27, 2021

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Dead Man Talking

According to traditional Chinese beliefs, death doesn’t stop one sending messages to the living

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Sept. 5, 2017

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Poets, Dragons, and Water Demons!

The legends behind the Dragon Boat Festival

Sam Kestenbaum

May 29, 2017

NEWS

Banners For Women

Celebrate International Women’s Day with some mildly sexist slogans

Liu Jue (刘珏)

March 8, 2017

FOOD

The Accidental Chef

A turn of the century doctor changes culinary culture forever

Liu Jue (刘珏)

Nov. 1, 2015

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