The Origin of Chinese Embroidered Shoes
5 november 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..
Ontdek meerIn 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..
Ontdek meerMusic of the Dance in Colorful Feathered Dress
5 november 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..
Ontdek meerWearing the Tang Apparel during the Spring Festival
5 november 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..
Ontdek meerBaiwanzhuang
5 november 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..
Ontdek meerStudy Chinese: Marriage
5 november 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..
Ontdek meerChinese Characters and Sacrificial Worship 祭(jì) 祝(zhù)
5 november 2013
祭(jì) 祝(zhù) For sacrificial activities, not only the jade articles should be prepared, but also the food, especially meat. For the ancient people, meat was the scarcest and most cherished food of all. Therefore, during..
Ontdek meerParents Authority
4 november 2013
In China, parents are called “父母 fù mǔ—literally ‘father and mother’”, also they are usually called “家长jiāzhǎn?”, literally “the leader of a family”, because parents have absolutely authority to decide something for the children, especially..
Ontdek meerSuzhou Garden the unity of men and heaven
4 november 2013
From the appearance, you may think that Suzhou Gardens built by the hermits are quite small, and then you are cheated. Once you get inside these gardens you are surprised by their size. The architects..
Ontdek meerChoosing a wedding day
4 november 2013
People had other ways of choosing a wedding day. For example, in the old times, people preferred to hold weddings in the spring. There are explanations for this in “Comprehensive Discussion in the White Tiger..
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