Textile
November 6, 2013
Textile here refers to a folk handicraft of making fabrics by means of hand-spinning flax, silk, cotton and other fibers into yarn with a spinning wheel and then weaving it into cloth with a traditional..
Илүү ихThe characteristics of the world-famous Tang Sancai
November 6, 2013
Initially made in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), “Tang Sancai” (tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty) is well-known for its gorgeous glaze and exquisite shape. “Tang Sancai” was mainly used as articles buried with..
Илүү ихA unicorn presents books
November 6, 2013
“Qilin xian shu” is a legendary tale told that once a “qilin”, a fabulous animal, delivered books to Confucius. “Qilin” was a Chinese legendary animal known as the Chinese unicorn by Western writers. It looked..
Илүү ихSome tips for Chinese table manners
November 6, 2013
Chinese table manners are complicated topics for foreigners. The important role is to remain silent while eating. This refers to family meals only. Not talking over meals is supposed to be healthy by Chinese. It..
Илүү ихDoor God Portraits
November 6, 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…
Илүү ихThe Origin of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts
November 6, 2013
The origin of traditional Chinese martial arts is closely connected with fishing and hunting of ancient people and their intertribal fights. Through hunting big game, ancient Chinese people gradually developed stone-throwing, stone-arrowhead shooting and bare-headed..
Илүү ихThe Ten Yue in the Tang Dynasty
November 6, 2013
China has a long history of music and dance. In ancient times, along with the creation of production tools, people also made simple percussion instruments and wing instruments such as chimes, wood drums and bone..
Илүү ихThe Court Music
November 6, 2013
In ancient China, the royal families liked to enjoy music and dances very much, also they used this kind of entertainment to celebrate some important days. Thus it gave the chance for the development of..
Илүү ихThe True Story of Ah Q
November 6, 2013
The novel “The True Story of Ah Q” is a masterpiece in the history of modern Chinese fiction. Ah Q was a poor peasant being deprived of all his belongings; he embodies the image of..
Илүү ихTaijitu (the Grand Terminus)
November 6, 2013
In China, “yin” and “yang” were considered to be the basic law of the universe. “Yin” and “yang” represented not only darkness and brightness, but also female and male, and gentleness and stableness. The balance..
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