Art & Aesthetics
448 articlesRice Noodles
Rice noodles are a staple food in Southern China made from rice through a process of soaking, steaming, and extrusion.
Noodles
Noodles are a staple food made from unleavened dough stretched, extruded, or rolled into various shapes and cooked in boiling water.
Tea Eggs
Traditional Chinese snack of eggs simmered in tea-infused brine with aromatic spices.
The Butterfly Lovers: Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai
The Butterfly Lovers is a famous Chinese folktale about tragic lovers from the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts, also known as Wushu or Kung Fu, are traditional combat practices with deep cultural significance.
Grass Weaving
Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.
Hot Pot
Hot pot is a communal dining experience featuring a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table, where ingredients are cooked and shared.
Water Margin
A classic Chinese novel that tells the story of 108 outlaws who gather on Mount Liang and eventually submit to imperial authority.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Nezha Conquers the Dragon King
A classic Chinese animated film about the young deity Nezha who battles the Dragon King to save his people.
Tibetan Language
Tibetan is a language spoken by approximately 8 million people, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.
Simplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.
Blue and White Porcelain
Blue and white porcelain is a renowned Chinese ceramic tradition characterized by white pottery decorated with blue pigment under a transparent glaze.
Disciple Rules
A classic Chinese text on moral education and proper conduct for children.
Huimo Ink
Traditional Chinese inkstick from Huizhou, Anhui Province, one of the Four Treasures of the Study, prized for its deep black color, fine texture, and centuries-long resistance to fading.
League of Gods
A 2016 Chinese fantasy action film based on the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi, featuring an ensemble cast of famous actors.
Bamboo Weaving Art
Traditional Chinese bamboo weaving craft with over 4,000 years of history, inscribed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008, producing functional items and decorative art.
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.
Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.