Chinese Culture

First Hot Air Balloon?

Posted in by Betty on the June 5th, 2008

On June 4, 1783, two brothers from a prosperous French paper manufacturer family, Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier, launched the first public demonstration of a hot air balloon in the West. The balloon was set off … [more >>]

Chinese Long: a Shape Shifter

Posted in by Betty on the May 30th, 2008

As I have said, the Chinese do not worship dragon. What is usually translated as “dragon” is actually Chinese Long. Though there is a detailed description of the Chinese Long’s appearance, it is worth noting … [more >>]

New Sega Online Game about Chinese History

Posted in by Betty on the May 11th, 2008

Sega, one of the top internationally recognized gaming brand, has begun the testing in China mainland its new online game about Chinese history, entitled “Saga of the Three Kingdoms”.

Sega and other Japanese gaming companies, such … [more >>]