The Tea-Horse Road (Ⅰ): The Origin
6 בנובמבר 2013
As its name suggests, the Tea-Horse Road was a central trade route for exchanges during the Han people’s tea and the Tibetan horses. The road stretched across more than 4,000 km, mainly through southwestern China…
למידע נוסףThe Tea-Horse Road (Ⅱ): The Rise and Fall
6 בנובמבר 2013
In the Song Dynasty, the large-scale commerce in tea and horses between the Chinese dynasties and the Tibetan developed very quickly. The government then required a large number of warhorses to defend against the invading..
למידע נוסףChinese Wushu (Kung-fu)
6 בנובמבר 2013
Wushu, also known as Kung-fu or martial arts is one of the most typical examples of traditional Chinese culture. Wushu was historically termed “Wu-Yi” or martial arts. Literally, wu means military while shu means art,..
למידע נוסףA Chinese talented woman Li Qingzhao
5 בנובמבר 2013
Li Qingzhao (1084-1155), self-titled Yi’an Jushi, is one of the most-talented women in China history in the literature field. Her life was a bittersweet story. She married Zhao Mingcheng and shared with him the love..
למידע נוסףWith li (Politeness), One Can Go Everywhere
5 בנובמבר 2013
“Li” in China not only refers to not only gifts, but more often than not, courtesy and modesty towards people. Politeness is extremely important in contacts among Chinese people. It helps you approach the other..
למידע נוסףChinese Characters: From Simple to Complex
5 בנובמבר 2013
About two thousand years ago, the Chinese philosopher Lao Zi remarked: “Dao gives rise to one; one gives rise to two; two gives rise to three , and three gives rise to myriad things.” In other..
למידע נוסףTea and Marriage
5 בנובמבר 2013
Ancient Chinese considered marriage as the origin of all ceremonies. Ceratin rules and formalities had to be observed and certain gifts had to be presented. In the Tang Dynasty, custom went so that tea was..
למידע נוסףThings Chinese do during the Double Seventh Festival
5 בנובמבר 2013
Qixi, or the Double Seventh Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, is a traditional festival full of romance. It is the only Chinese festival devoted to love, and thus sometimes called..
למידע נוסףPhilosophical and Religious Daoism
5 בנובמבר 2013
For some people when they think of Daoism, they are often referring to the works of Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi. These thought system may be seen as philosophies, rather than religions, as they include..
למידע נוסףThe Emperor Kang Xi
5 בנובמבר 2013
Kang Xi (1654-1722) was the 2nd emperor of the Qing Dynasty. His personal name was Xuanye. He was one of China’s most capable rulers. During his reign, he laid the foundation for a long period..
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