The origin of facial makeup used in Peking Opera can date back to more than 1,400 years ago,
Chinese Opera facial makeup is a special makeup method
There
The Chongyang Festival is a
The festival started as early as the Warring States Period (475-221BC). It has a history
The festival comes during the golden time of fall. On the day, people usually drink chrysanthemum (菊花) wine, eat special cakes
China is widely known for its ancient civilization
At the beginning, written Chinese was
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one country where the Chinese writing system began to develop
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with
Dunhuang Sand Painting — A Call to Cherish (珍惜) Art
Dunhuang, an ancient Chinese city on the Silk Road, has
Recently, a sand painting was finished at Mount Mingsha,
This work was accomplished by a young team of
“It is very meaningful to be part of this campaign to raise awareness. Hopefully, watching the
The good news is
Jingzhe(惊蛰) , or the “awakening of the insects” is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar,
The beginning of March brings some unusual weather, as temperatures rise and rainfall comes
Chinese farmers place great importance on Jingzhe, since it marks
Spring
Another Jingzhe tradition is eating pears. It is thought to be
Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries,
The parts of a museum open to the public
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟) and imagine
Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more
Bamboo: Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and office.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花): The
Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty fell interested in the local drama during his tour of Southern China.
Beijing Opera absorbed various
It’s one of the
The novel,
Expected to pair with Xue Baochai, Jia
The
As everyone know s, it is Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province
On our way to Jingdezhen, our guide introduced us to the basics of porcelain production. Our first stop was the Museum of Chinese Ceramics, which has
The guide told us of the great achievements in ceramics from ancient times until today. I listened carefully to everything.
On the second day, the team leader took us to a small DI Y porcelain factory. Under the