Language & Writing

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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.

Door Gods

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

Terracotta Warriors

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

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.

Logicians School

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

Dizi (Chinese Flute)

The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.

Lantern Festival

The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Su Shi

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

Laba Festival

The Laba Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month with cultural significance and various customs.

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.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.

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.

Uyghur Language

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

Wood Carving

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

Double Ninth Festival

The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin

Yue Fei

Yue Fei was a renowned military general who lived during the Southern Song dynasty and is celebrated as a national hero in Chinese history.

Dream of the Red Chamber

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