Language & Writing

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Inside Painting

A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.

Guqin

The guqin is a traditional Chinese seven-stringed plucked instrument with a history spanning over 3,000 years.

Man-Han Banquet

The Man-Han Banquet is a historical Chinese culinary feast combining Manchu and Han cuisine traditions.

Zhou Dynasty

The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.

Wood Carving

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

Siheyuan

Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.

Mozi

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

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.

Abacus

The abacus is a traditional calculating tool with a history spanning over 2,600 years, originating in ancient China.

Coin Minting

The history and development of minted coins as standardized currency across civilizations.

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.

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.

Regular Script (Kaishu)

Regular script is one of the major standard Chinese writing styles with a rich history dating back to the Han Dynasty.

Cursive Script (Caoshu)

Cursive script is a style of Chinese calligraphy characterized by simplified structures and continuous strokes, originating in the Han Dynasty.

Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder)

Yunjian is a traditional Chinese decorative garment accessory worn over the shoulders, with a history spanning over 1,500 years.

Temüjin

Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.

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.

Diabolos in China

Traditional Chinese skill toy and performance art involving spinning bamboo tops on strings.

Xiang Yu

Xiang Yu was a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the subsequent Chu-Han Contention.

Pu'er Tea

Pu'er tea is a traditional Chinese tea variety from Yunnan province, known for its unique fermentation process and aging potential.