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Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.

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.

Go (Weiqi)

Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 4,000 years ago and has become a popular strategic game worldwide.

Tofu

Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.

Laozi

Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.

Mozi

Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.

Silk

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

Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.

Stone Carving

Stone carving is the art of creating visual and tactile artistic images from sculptable stones, representing one of humanity's oldest art forms.

Siheyuan

Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.

Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.

Wood Carving

Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.

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.

Standard Chinese (Putonghua)

Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.

Cuju: Ancient Chinese Football

Cuju is an ancient Chinese ball game that served as the precursor to modern football with a rich history spanning over two millennia.

Golden Snub-nosed Monkey

Golden snub-nosed monkeys are a genus of Old World monkeys native to Asia, characterized by their distinctive upturned noses.

Cheng Hao

Cheng Hao was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher and educator during the Northern Song Dynasty, known as one of the founders of Song Confucianism.

Chinese Jade Carving

Traditional Chinese art form with distinctive regional styles and cultural significance.

Hubi (Huzhou Brush)

Hubi, also known as Huzhou brush, is a renowned traditional Chinese writing brush from Huzhou, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship.

Shangsi Festival

Shangsi Festival, celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, is an ancient Chinese tradition with diverse cultural significance.