Concept of Marriage in Ancient China
6 november 2013
In ancient China, there were various concepts of marriage. The most important one is the two families should have equal socioeconomic status. There is no free love. The parents lead the whole affair, and arrange..
Ontdek meerLucky Knot
6 november 2013
Lucky knot is a favorite auspicious sign in China. According to Buddhist explanation, the lucky knot means “with winding encirclement, everything is clear”. This has already denoted the meaning that everything goes well and all..
Ontdek meerThe Singing Song Tradition in many Chinese minor groups
6 november 2013
There is a Chinese saying that all the minor groups are good at saying and dancing, like the Zang people, Yi people and Zhuang people. There is a very interesting Singing-song tradition in these groups…
Ontdek meerThe Dragon Lantern
6 november 2013
The dragon lantern belongs to the category of festive lantern. It serves both as a visual treat and a dancing device. In both towns and villages in China, especially in the southern region, people perform..
Ontdek meerChinese Nicknames
6 november 2013
In China, the parents usually give their child two names, the nickname, also known as “the infant name” or “the childhood name”, and an official name. Nicknames are only used at home or among relatives..
Ontdek meerThe Naming methods in China
6 november 2013
Each Chinese has a unique name. The naming methods can be generalized in this way. The 1st one is the situational method, which is to name a baby according to the signs around its birth,..
Ontdek meerLongevity Celebration
6 november 2013
Since the aged are highly respected in China, the birthday celebration for them is attached with great importance. Generally birthdays over 55th are called “Shou”(longevity), especially the multiples of ten named “Zheng shou”(integer age of..
Ontdek meerWhat to wear in a funeral
6 november 2013
Life is concluded with the funeral. In China, many specific rules and regulations relate to the clothes people wear for mourning. In Chinese villages today, mourning apparel is still common. If an old person died,..
Ontdek meerThe special function of tea
6 november 2013
In China, around the Song Dynasty, tea was used as the engagement gift, for the reason that “All tea plants have seeds and the plant will die if moved”, which symbolizes the loyalty and fertility..
Ontdek meerChinese proverbs about thrift and diligence
6 november 2013
Chinese is well-known for their thrift and diligence. There are a lot Chinese proverbs about this kind of tradition. Chinese believes in “First bitter then sweet”, they think “The whole year’s work depends on a..
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