A Little About Lion Dancing
You might know lion dancing is an integral part of Lunar New Year celebrations, but what does it mean and where does the tradition come from? Here are some fun facts you might not know about lion dancing.
The Year of the Ox: Everything You Need to Know
With the Year of the Rat almost over, the Year of the Ox is next, beginning Feb. 12. Enjoy our guide to everything you need to know about this hardworking bovine.
Spilling the Tea on Tea: A Primer on the World’s Most Popular Beverage
Hot drink season is here so you know what that means: time to stock up on all things tea. That got us wondering about this beloved beverage and where it comes from.
Sweet White, Blood Red, and Blue and White: An Emperor’s Prized Porcelains
While we love all kinds of porcelain, there’s something also to be said for a sweet and simple white. That got us thinking about “sweet white” porcelain of the imperial variety.
Presenting the New Pearl River Chop: How It Was Made
We’re so pleased to present the new Pearl River Mart chop! And to show you how the artist behind it made it.
The Devil Is in the Details: 5 Fun Facts About Ling Long Porcelain
You might have grown up with these bowls, dishes, and cups in your home. You might have some in your cupboard right now. That classic blue and white design embedded with rice grains — Ling Long porcelain.
Happy (Unofficial) Durian Day! 10 Funky Fun Facts About This Prickly Fruit
While June 26 isn’t officially Durian Day, we agree with Fly FM, an English-language radio station based in Malaysia, that it should be. That’s why we’re celebrating with 10 funky fun facts about this king of the fruits.
The Ancient Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Four Treasured Tidbits
Chinese calligraphy has long been viewed as the supreme visual art form. But how did it originate and what makes it so special?
Out of the Blue: Five Fun Facts About Classic Blue and White
Blue is already one of our favorite colors (after red of course). The only thing that makes it better is putting it on white. Here are five fun facts about this classic color combo that will never go out of style.
Six Serene Things You Might Not Know About the Goddess of Mercy
The Goddess of Mercy, also known as Guan Yin, is a peaceful figure that you’ll see in parks, temples, and homes around the world. But what does she represent exactly?
The King of Flowers: Six Things You Might Not Know About the Precious Peony
Spring is finally in the air, which means flowering seasons have begun! Here are six blossoming bits about the pulchritudinous peony.
Benevolent Creatures of the Sea: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Dragons in Chinese Culture
The Blue Dragon or Longtaitou Festival is almost here, which has gotten us thinking about dragons. While in Western culture, they're usually depicted as ferocious fire-breathers, in Chinese culture they're quite different. Here are six things you might not know about these important, mythical beings.