Clay Figure Zhang: A beloved folk art from Tianjin
Learn more about these charming and auspicious figurines.
Chinese Paper Cutting: From Sacred Rituals to Contemporary Art
Red papercut decorations are a common sight during the Lunar New Year and other times of celebration in Chinese culture. But what do they mean and where do they come from?
Happy Mother's Day! How 7 Asian Countries Celebrate
You probably have your own Mother’s Day traditions, but have you ever wondered about traditions in other countries?
An Amazing Ancient Discovery: A Brief Guide to the Xi'an Terracotta Army
On March 29, 1974, a group of farmers outside Xi'an made an amazing discovery.
The Qingming Festival: A Time to Honor Ancestors and Celebrate Spring
Mexico has the Day of the Dead. Japan has the Bon Festival. In Chinese culture, people honor their ancestors during Qingming.
Happy Diwali! 9 Illuminating Facts About the Hindu Festival of Lights
This week kicks off this five-day "festival of lights," which is celebrated in India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and other countries all over the world.
Long Life, Quick Eating, and Drowning Your Sorrows: 10 Tasty Tidbits on National Noodle Day
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re huge noodle fans.
Six Delicious Things You Might Not Know About This Chinese Pastry
Puffy. Eggy. Mildly sweet. You might know it well: the Chinese sponge cake.
Summer Lovin’: The Qixi Festival
The Chinese Qixi Festival celebrates the annual reunion of two (literally) star-crossed lovers, known as the cowherd and weaver maiden.
8 Things You Might Not Know About Fortune Cookies
Happy Fortune Cookie Day! Find out more about this seemingly simple treat.
The Dragon Boat Festival: Eat, Don't Drink, But Be Merry
What holiday involves dragon-like boats, sticky rice pyramids, and toxic wine? If you guessed the Dragon Boat Festival, you’d be right. But do you know where those traditions came from? Find out!
