Zhajiang Mian, Dandan Mian and Regan Mian
6. novembra, 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..
Več informacijThe First Emperor of China Qin Shi Huang
6. novembra, 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..
Več informacijThe Tea-Horse Road (Ⅰ): The Origin
6. novembra, 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…
Več informacij(Ⅰ)Vigil on the Lunar New Year’s Eve : the Meaning and Origin
5. novembra, 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..
Več informacijThe Origin of Chinese Embroidered Shoes
5. novembra, 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..
Več informacij(i) The Nine-Times-Nine Days of Winter – the nine-times-nine song
5. novembra, 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..
Več informacijMusic of the Dance in Colorful Feathered Dress
5. novembra, 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..
Več informacijWearing the Tang Apparel during the Spring Festival
5. novembra, 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..
Več informacijBaiwanzhuang
5. novembra, 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..
Več informacijStudy Chinese: Marriage
5. novembra, 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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