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Jingwei Fills the Sea

The ancient Chinese myth of Jingwei Fills the Sea tells of a girl who transforms into a bird and attempts to fill the ocean with stones and twigs.

Disciple Rules

A classic Chinese text on moral education and proper conduct for children.

The Analects

A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.

Tiangong Kaiwu

A comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia of agriculture and industrial technologies from the 17th century.

A New Account of the Tales of the World

A classical Chinese collection of anecdotes and character sketches of scholars and officials from the Han to the Eastern Jin periods.

Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics

Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics are a type of Chinese pottery from the Tang Dynasty known for its distinctive lead glaze in multiple colors.

Nanjing Confucius Temple

A historic cultural complex in Nanjing featuring ancient Confucian temples, imperial examination halls, and traditional architecture along the Qinhuai River.

Huimo Ink

Traditional Chinese inkstick from Huizhou, Anhui Province, one of the Four Treasures of the Study, prized for its deep black color, fine texture, and centuries-long resistance to fading.

League of Gods

A 2016 Chinese fantasy action film based on the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi, featuring an ensemble cast of famous actors.

Bamboo Weaving Art

Traditional Chinese bamboo weaving craft with over 4,000 years of history, inscribed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008, producing functional items and decorative art.

Du Fu

Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.

Caishen: Chinese God of Wealth

Caishen, the Chinese deity of wealth, encompasses both martial and civil deities worshipped for prosperity and financial success.

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.

Medicinal Cuisine

Medicinal cuisine is a traditional Chinese practice combining food and medicine for therapeutic and health benefits.

Yangguan Sandie (Three Repetitions of the Yangguan Tune)

A renowned ancient Chinese guqin melody based on a Tang dynasty poem by Wang Wei, expressing farewell sentiments through musical repetition.

Wu Zetian

The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.

Zhongyuan Festival

The Zhongyuan Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors and helping wandering spirits.

Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.

Cantonese Embroidery

Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional handicraft with over a thousand years of history originating from Guangdong Province.