Zhajiang Mian, Dandan Mian and Regan Mian
November 6, 2013
“Zhajiang Mian” (fried sauce noodles) is a northern Chinese dish consisting of thick wheat noodles topped with a mixture of ground pork stir-fried with fermented soybean paste. In Beijing cuisine, soybean paste id used, while..
Ketahui Lebih LanjutThe First Emperor of China Qin Shi Huang
November 6, 2013
If you have a general idea about Chinese history, you might know Qin Shi Huang, he called himself the first emperor of China. He was born in c. 259 B.C. in the northwest China. His..
Ketahui Lebih LanjutThe Tea-Horse Road (Ⅰ): The Origin
November 6, 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…
Ketahui Lebih Lanjut(Ⅰ)Vigil on the Lunar New Year’s Eve : the Meaning and Origin
November 5, 2013
It is a tradition for the Chinese people to stay up on the lunar New Year’s Eve. The tradition begins with an extended dinner of celebration, which may last from dusk to midnight. By staying..
Ketahui Lebih LanjutThe Origin of Chinese Embroidered Shoes
November 5, 2013
Chinese embroidered shoes are reputed as “Chinese shoes” as they are characteristic of Chinese culture and elements. In the Spring and Warrior States periods dating back more than 600 years, the capital of Jin was..
Ketahui Lebih Lanjut(i) The Nine-Times-Nine Days of Winter – the nine-times-nine song
November 5, 2013
In China, when people write or speak, they frequently make use of such idioms such as “the cold falls on the third nine-day period in winter” or “the coldest days of the year in the..
Ketahui Lebih LanjutMusic of the Dance in Colorful Feathered Dress
November 5, 2013
“Music of the Dance in Colorful Feathered Dress” is a very famous singing and dancing lyric in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in China. It was created by Emperor Xuan after his visits to the Moon..
Ketahui Lebih LanjutWearing the Tang Apparel during the Spring Festival
November 5, 2013
During the Spring Festival, people go from door to door to pay New Year visit to each other. There is a cheerful atmosphere everywhere. All the people, men and women, old and young, are having..
Ketahui Lebih LanjutBaiwanzhuang
November 5, 2013
The buildings of Baiwanzhuang in Beijing’s Xicheng District were constructed for residential use during the 1950s. Entering these small neighborhoods, you are presented with lanes that twist and turn. The houses are laid out in..
Ketahui Lebih LanjutStudy Chinese: Marriage
November 5, 2013
Study Chinese with Keats School. Today, we will introduce two characters which represent “marriage” in English. In ancient times, “结婚” (to get married) was written as “结昏”. In ancient times, Chinese people often held their..
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