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494 articlesChu Ci
Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.
Tug of War
Tug of war is an ancient sport with military origins that has evolved into a popular team activity worldwide.
Three Hundred Tang Poems
A classic anthology of Tang poetry compiled during the Qing Dynasty that has become one of the most influential and widely read collections of Chinese poetry.
Chinese New Year's Eve
Chinese New Year's Eve, known as Chuxi, is a traditional Chinese festival marking the end of the lunar year.
Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs
The Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs form the core of Traditional Chinese Medicine's organ system theory.
Zizhi Tongjian
A comprehensive Chinese historical text covering 1,362 years of Chinese history, compiled by Sima Guang and his team during the Northern Song Dynasty.
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
A classic collection of supernatural tales written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty.
Caishen: Chinese God of Wealth
Caishen, the Chinese deity of wealth, encompasses both martial and civil deities worshipped for prosperity and financial success.
Southern and Northern Dynasties
The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.
Book of Rites
The Book of Rites is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of ancient China.
Nanjing Confucius Temple
A historic cultural complex in Nanjing featuring ancient Confucian temples, imperial examination halls, and traditional architecture along the Qinhuai River.
Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Ancient Chinese myth about the hero Hou Yi who shoots down nine of ten suns to save humanity from drought.
High Mountains and Flowing Water
A famous ancient Chinese guqin musical piece and the legendary story of friendship between musician Boya and his only true listener Zhong Ziqi.
Wudang Kung Fu
A traditional Chinese martial art with deep roots in Taoist philosophy and practices.
Dragon Headraising Day
Traditional Chinese festival marking the beginning of spring agricultural activities and dragon worship.
Wu Zetian
The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.
Empress Dowager Cixi
Empress Dowager Cixi was a powerful and influential ruler of China during the late Qing dynasty who effectively controlled the Chinese government for 47 years.
Discrimination and Differentiation of Warm Diseases
A seminal Qing dynasty medical text that established a comprehensive theoretical framework for warm disease diagnosis and treatment.
Wu Qin Xi
A traditional Chinese fitness practice based on movements of five animals, developed by Hua Tuo during the Han Dynasty.
Ancestor Worship
Ancestor worship is a traditional Chinese practice of venerating deceased family members and cultural heroes.