1 . The Rise of “China-chic”
Over past years, guochao, or “China-chic” has been gaining popularity among Chinese consumers. Guochao conveys the cultural heritage and values of China.
The idea of guochao was first borrowed from some international brands, and began to win over Chinese consumers in 2015.
In its third stage, guochao became more common in everyday life. Over the past decade, guochao has expanded from consumer goods to experiential products. As consumers are showing greater interest in cultural identity and creativity, productions like the TV program National Treasure, and the dance show Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace integrate cultural and historical elements with the latest audio-visual technologies.
Nowadays, guochao is moving to the next stage. No matter how the trend evolves, Chinese people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture won’t change.
A.The trend grew in the following years |
B.They give the viewers a totally new experience |
C.The next stage saw the rise of China’s native fashion trends |
D.It also expresses national pride and confidence in a new era |
E.The second period of guochao mainly features hi-tech sectors |
F.Its success will rely first and foremost on gaining cultural confidence |
G.The concept of “Made in China” was recognized as the representation of Chinese culture |
When it comes to foods that are more than worthy of being posted all over social media, Chinese sugar painting, a traditional Chinese form of folk art, deserves some time in the spotlight. Hot liquid sugar is used
Hot sugar is poured from a small spoon onto a flat surface where the outline of the figure
Customers traditionally spin
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Men also use fans. But these fans are quite often much
Poetry
What is being said may be something unforgettable or something funny, something deeply emotional or something that has just made the writer stop and think. Whatever it is, the theme of the poem will be something worth
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The Old Town of Lijiang, lying in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is one of the last
The Yulong Snow Mountain to the north-west
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Siheyuan is a special type of building found in China that represents the country’s rich traditions. These buildings
Siheyuan has
The main entrance of a Siheyuan
Beyond its physical form, Siheyuan represents the Chinese
Visitors to Chengdu will find many tea houses scattering(分布于) throughout the city. Drinking tea has become
For the
The design of the tea houses varies according to the owner’s tastes. Besides tea, tea houses in Chengdu also have a
The most unique part of Chengdu’s tea houses is the community atmosphere. Everyone comes to the tea houses to relax, do business
Chengdu is one of the few remaining places with true teahouse culture left in China. The only way we can
Applause (掌声) rang across Zhaxizom town last month. The air was filled
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Migmar Lhamo, a college student
According to the county government, more activities such as live music shows, firework displays and food fairs
Xueqiang, a local ethnic (民族的) dance in Derong County of Sichuan Province, has won national fame among cultural workers and researchers. It was listed
Over time, Xueqiang became standard entertainment at gatherings and
Xueqiang singing is complicated in its tune structure, which is
As for the origins of Xueqiang, it can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty
10 . Minor Snow, or “Xiaoxue” in Chinese, is the 20th of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, and will last from November 22 to December 6 this year. It is the second solar term of winter, and indicates that snow is about to arrive. From this solar term onwards, people in South China will begin to feel the coming of winter.
Pickling vegetables.
In Nanjing, it’s customary to make pickle during the Minor Snow period, and then salted meat during Major Snow. During Minor Snow,
Eating glutinous (黏的) rice cakes
In many areas of Southern China, people eat glutinous rice cakes during Minor Snow. In these places, there’s a saying: “十月朝,糍粑碌碌烧.” In this saying, “碌 (lu)” means that people use their chopsticks to pick up a glutinous rice cake and roll it like a wheel in a bowl full of sesame and peanut sugar, and “烧 (shao)” indicates that the glutinous rice cakes are steaming hot.
Cooking meat dishes
During Minor Snow, people in many regions of China will kill pigs, while during Major Snow, they will kill sheep. No matter which household kills the animal, neighbors and friends will all come to help. After the animal has been slaughtered (屠宰),
Eating more porridge and soup
Eating more porridge and soup in winter is good for your health. For instance, wheat porridge can nourish the heart, while radish porridge can improve digestion and reduce phlegm that often arrives with the changing weather. Soups also help keep people healthy and can improve the immune system.
Drinking more water
We already know that drinking more water is beneficial for metabolism. During the winter months, it is highly recommended to drink a cup of warm water on an empty stomach in the early morning. In this way, blood viscosity can be reduced, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can be prevented. During Minor Snow, honey water, white radish water and pear water are excellent choices, as honey water can moisten dryness and help detoxify, white radish water can clear heat, while pear can moisten the lungs and relieve stubborn coughs.
Staying warm
The weather is cold, but not yet too cold. Therefore, many people forget to put on their hats and scarves,
A.With the weather becoming increasingly cold, people wait expectantly for the first snow. |
B.We suggest you prepare several sets of winter clothes. |
C.which leaves them more likely to catch a cold. |
D.For instance, fish soup is said to invigorate the spleen, stimulate appetite, and relieve coughs and colds. |
E.every household will begin to make pickled and dried vegetables. |
F.From this solar term onwards, the northeast wind will blow more frequently. |
G.the host will prepare dishes and hold a party, which symbolizes unity, harmony, peace and prosperity. |