Liu Ruying,
“Sometimes I was tired,“ she said. ”I had to balance my studies and other
When Liu got the news that her region would have a cultural exchange with other countries, she had the idea of
“I
Chinese Loong is the fifth animal of the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle,
Data from an e-commerce platform show that searches
Purchases by the post-1990s and post-2000s generations accounted for nearly 55%, while consumers in Guangdong province, Beijing, Jiangsu province in that order,
“Brands should capitalize on traditional Chinese culture to launch more innovative
The Chinese zodiac, also known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang, is a
Chinese Zodiac Loong is the
Back in the pre-Qin period over 2,200 years ago, there was already the Chinese zodiac signs theory. So it is
Therefore, to see what your Chinese zodiac animal is,
4 . Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions
It’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Below are a few books that help introduce children to different holiday cultures and traditions.
Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, illustrated by Ed Martinez
While helping her mother with Christmas celebration, Maria is tempted to try on her mother’s diamond ring. After getting caught up in the joy of the holiday and playing with her cousins, Maria realizes the ring is missing! That’s when she and her cousins come up with a plan to eat all of the tamales, in hopes of finding the ring.
Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger
This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. Will he make it home in time for Kwanzaa?
A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
This book is a funny, nostalgic tale of Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas night in Wales, and is full of unique imagery and poetic prose. It will arouse a sense of familiarity for some young readers while introducing them to different aspects of Christmas traditions.
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac
The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This is an amazing story that describes a journey through the seasons with a modern-day Cherokee family. Cherokee history and traditions are also woven into the story in a very kid-friendly way.
1. What makes it difficult for Khari to return home in time for Kwanzaa?A.A car crash. | B.Delayed flights. | C.Extreme weather. | D.Academic pressure. |
A.Traci Sorell. | B.Ed Martinez. | C.Dylan Thomas. | D.Trina Schart Hyman. |
A.how to find hidden treasures at home | B.how to strengthen bonds with friends |
C.the lifestyles of different ethnic groups | D.different holiday celebrations and customs |
The Chinese couplet (对联) refers to two poetic lines obeying certain rules, often written on red paper for
As a form of Chinese literature, the couplet
Chinese couplets originated in the Five Dynasties, and
It was said that the
The couplet has two equal-length lines. However,
The audience and viewership for this year’s Spring Festival TV gala, which was aired on Feb 9, Lunar New Year’s Eve or Chinese Lunar New Year, both reached record
This year, the gala, in addition
Since its broadcast in 1983, the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala
China is a country with a rich cultural heritage (遗产)
One of the most notable
Digital technology has the potential to aid in the restoration of damaged artworks. A 3D printing technology enabled Chinese researchers to recreate the cultural relics, including ancient Buddha statues and
Digitalization has made cultural heritage more
The Guangdong Lion Dance, a national tradition popular in Foshan and Guangzhou, is a typical Southern Lion Dance.
Lion dancing
The Guangdong Lion Dance, a
The lantern fair in Zigong, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.
In addition to the
This year’s show will not come to an end
A new chain of coffee shops has sprung up in the city of Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province, themed on the ancient Huishan clay figurine (泥人) culture—with a few modern adaptations. The Nanimomo Cafe chain has expanded
Huishan clay figurines are made from the black clay found at the foot of Huishan Mountain in Wuxi. They are said to have a