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Dough Sculpture

Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.

Qigong

Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.

Chinese Clay Sculpture

Chinese clay sculpture is a traditional folk art form with a history spanning over 3,000 years, featuring distinctive regional styles and cultural significance.

Yellow River

The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.

Su Shi

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

Nüwa Mends the Heavens

Ancient Chinese myth about the goddess Nüwa who repaired the damaged sky after a great catastrophe.

Compass

The compass is an ancient Chinese invention that revolutionized navigation and direction finding.

Cao Cao

Cao Cao was a prominent warlord and official who rose to power during the late Eastern Han dynasty and laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.

Uyghur Language

The Uyghur language is a Turkic language spoken primarily by the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China.

Crosstalk

Crosstalk is a traditional Chinese comedic performance art featuring dialogue, storytelling, and mimicry.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.

Dream of the Red Chamber

A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.

Characters of Journey to the West

A comprehensive exploration of the characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

The Heavenly Match (Tian Xian Pei)

A Chinese television adaptation of the classic Chinese folktale about the seventh fairy daughter who descends to Earth to marry a mortal man.

Suzhou Embroidery

Suzhou Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery art with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Spring Festival Couplets

Traditional Chinese decorative writings displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.

Disciple Rules

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

Chinese Paper Cutting

Chinese paper cutting is a traditional folk art form with over 1,500 years of history, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Coin Minting

The history and development of minted coins as standardized currency across civilizations.

The Legend of White Snake

A classic Chinese television drama that retells the legendary love story between a white snake spirit and a human scholar.