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182 articlesShadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.
Lacquerware
Lacquerware is a traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to create durable, decorative objects with a rich history spanning thousands of years.
Moon Cake
Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.
Guan Yu
Guan Yu was a renowned military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of China.
Su Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Dizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Blind Massage
A 2014 Chinese drama film directed by Lou Ye about blind massage therapists and their complex relationships.
Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.
Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon)
The foundational text of Traditional Chinese Medicine, compiled between the Warring States period and Han Dynasty.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Tang Dynasty Clothing
Traditional Chinese clothing from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) known for its distinctive styles, cultural significance, and influence on East Asian fashion.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
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.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Tai Chi Chuan
A traditional Chinese martial art practiced for both defense and health benefits, combining martial arts techniques with Qigong.
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.