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Moon Cake

Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.

Peking Opera

Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.

Tibetan Language

Tibetan is a language spoken by approximately 8 million people, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Inside Painting

A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.

Zongzi: Traditional Chinese Rice Dumplings

Zongzi are traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, historically associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.

Su Shi

Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.

Yin and Yang

The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.

Chu Ci

Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.

Chan Buddhism

Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.

Dunhuang City

Dunhuang is a historic city in Gansu province, renowned for its ancient Silk Road heritage and cultural significance.

House of Flying Daggers

A 2004 Chinese wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou, featuring complex relationships and stunning visuals.

Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on particular points of the body.

Dizi (Chinese Flute)

The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.

Han Fu

Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.

Embroidery

Embroidery is a traditional Chinese handicraft with over 2,000 years of history, featuring various techniques and regional styles.

Blind Massage

A 2014 Chinese drama film directed by Lou Ye about blind massage therapists and their complex relationships.

Wang Wen Wen Qie (The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine)

The four fundamental diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening/smelling, inquiring, and pulse palpation.

Shaolin Temple

The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.

Man-Han Banquet

The Man-Han Banquet is a historical Chinese culinary feast combining Manchu and Han cuisine traditions.