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236 articlesNezha Conquers the Dragon King
A classic Chinese animated film about the young deity Nezha who battles the Dragon King to save his people.
Qingming Festival
Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors through grave visits and spring outings.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.
Wu Zetian
The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.
Tomb Sweeping
A traditional Chinese practice of honoring ancestors by cleaning and maintaining their gravesites.
Mazu
Mazu is a Chinese sea goddess originating from Fujian Province who has been worshipped for over a millennium.
Drunken Master
A 1978 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping starring Jackie Chan as the young martial artist Wong Fei-hung.
Navigation and Seafaring
Navigation is the practice of directing vessels across bodies of water, with a rich history spanning from early coastal voyages to modern satellite-based systems.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
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.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.
Huangjiu
Huangjiu is a traditional Chinese fermented rice wine with a history spanning over 8,000 years.
Lacquerware
Lacquerware is a traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to create durable, decorative objects with a rich history spanning thousands of years.
Dragon Boat Racing
Traditional water sport with cultural significance in China and beyond, particularly associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.
Shaolin Wushu
Shaolin Wushu is a comprehensive martial arts system originating from Shaolin Temple in China, combining combat techniques with spiritual discipline.
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.
Moon Cake
Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.
Henan Opera
Henan Opera, also known as Yuju, is a major form of Chinese opera originating from Henan province with a history spanning over 300 years.