Chinese History and Chinese Historians
China has a long history. That we know China has a long history largely owes to the fact that China was abundant in historians. There were spare-time historians like Confucius, who was the editor of … [more >>]
How to Make a Chinese Topknot
In traditional Chinese culture, it was not good to cut one’s hair short. People usually kept long hair and tied it in a neat and tidy way. Women’s hairstyle had a lot of varieties while … [more >>]
The Story of South Korea’s National Flag
Even the national flag of South Korea is a sign of China’s influence over Korea. Koreans hate to admit it, so this is their version of the story:
On their way to Japan in August 1882, … [more >>]
Colors in Chinese Culture
Words of colors mean more than just colors. They also convey rich cultural connotations. While colors are part of the Five-Elements philosophical system in Chinese traditional cultural, they have been influenced by the West in … [more >>]
How Eloquent is Chinese?
Some people believe that the Chinese language is more prone to repeat the same words rather than choose from a range of synonyms, compared to the English language. Others think the exact opposite, arguing that … [more >>]
How to Make a Flying Lantern
The Chinese could make flying Kongming lanterns thousands of years ago. Same as the hot air balloon, the flying lantern is buoyed up by hot air.
Tools:
1, paper knife.
2, scissors.
3, pliers.
Materials:
1, paper. Any paper can … [more >>]