Filosofía y religión

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Door Gods

Chinese deities believed to protect homes and ward off evil spirits, traditionally placed on doors during Chinese New Year.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.

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.

Thangka

Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.

Baduanjin

Baduanjin is a traditional Chinese qigong practice consisting of eight gentle exercises that promote health and wellness.

Logicians School

The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.

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.

Mount Tai

Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.

Huang Zongxi

Chinese philosopher, historian, and political thinker of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Su Shi

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

Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)

Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.

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.

Cloisonné

Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.

Mozi

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

Han Fei

Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.

Cantonese Embroidery

Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional textile art form with over a thousand years of history.

Wood Carving

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

The Eclectic School (Zajia)

The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.

Xunzi

Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.

Dream of the Red Chamber

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