Ancient Military Strategy Five Loot a Burning House
6 novembre 2013
When the enemy suffers from a major crisis, seize the chance to gain advantage. Resolution prevails over pliancy. A burning house falls into commotion and tumult. Thus a thief can seize the chance to loot..
DÉCOUVRIRAvoid a contest of strength with the enemy but seek to weaken its position in accordance with the image of Dui underneath Qian. The man must be completely foolish who attempts to cook water in..
DÉCOUVRIRThree Filial Virtues
6 novembre 2013
Chinese pay a lot attention to the importance of be filial to your parents. Traditional Chinese believe that there are three major transgressions of filial virtue. One, disobeying one‘s parents, and make them worry about..
DÉCOUVRIRThe Four Treasures of the Study
6 novembre 2013
The Four Treasures of the Study are the writing tools with Chinese characters. Also known as “the Scholar’s Four Jewels”, namely, the writing brush, ink-stick, paper and ink-slab. The study got its name in the..
DÉCOUVRIRTianjin Clapper Talk
6 novembre 2013
Clapper Talk or Chinese Kuaibanr is a traditional Chinese performance style in the north China. It is popular with its free style, lively language and simple rhythm. It is a kind of rhythmic talk or..
DÉCOUVRIRRed, Chinese favorite color
6 novembre 2013
Chinese people like the red color a lot. China used to be called the “red country” in the past. Even now Chinese people like to refer themselves as “chi zi”, meaning the “red descendent”. Traditionally,..
DÉCOUVRIRWhat does hua biao signify?
6 novembre 2013
“hua biao”(ornamental pillar) is an exquisite structure in ancient Chinese architecture. It is mostly erected in front of bridges, palaces, city walls and tombs as symbols and ornamentals. It emerged in the late period of..
DÉCOUVRIRGift money
6 novembre 2013
In China, what the children expect for the Spring Festival is the gift money. And it is typically a Chinese cultural phenomenon. In some families, no one is allowed to leave after the feast on..
DÉCOUVRIRPlaying on a swing
6 novembre 2013
In ancient China, playing on a swing was not only a relaxation, but it is one of the activities during the Pure Brightness Festival. The swing was invented as a tool to help the people..
DÉCOUVRIRDoor God Portraits
6 novembre 2013
A door god portrait is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of the entrance to the house. It is believed to prevent the evil from entering. The custom first began in the Tang Dynasty…
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