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190 articlesSu Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Dough Sculpture
Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.
Sugar Painting
Chinese traditional folk art using molten sugar to create edible artworks.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the beginning of a new lunar year.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.
Shu Embroidery
Shu Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery style from Sichuan Province, renowned for its vibrant colors and three-dimensional effects.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
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.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions
Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
Yellow River
The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Han Yu
Han Yu was a prominent Chinese writer, poet, and philosopher of the Tang Dynasty, known as a leader of the Classical Prose Movement.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
Thangka
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.
Li Bai
Li Bai was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated for his romantic style and free-spirited nature.
Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures
Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.
Spring Festival Couplets
Traditional Chinese decorative writings displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
Kung Fu
Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.
Zongzi: Traditional Chinese Rice Dumplings
Zongzi are traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, historically associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.