The traditional Chinese Lion Dance is a rich and vibrant traditional festive custom requiring significant skill to perform and has become quite an artform over time. During a festival, the Chinese Lion Dance brings on a lively and celebratory atmosphere, however, in old Chinese folk culture, the ancients believed that the lion dance was performed for exorcisms, as well as an auspicious symbol of good deeds. The Chinese … Read more
Traditional Chinese Red Envelopes Red Envelopes, also called New Year’s money are traditionally given on the Chinese Lunar New Year, usually by the elders to the children usually containing paper money. According to the legend Mingqing, most of the lucky money is tied with a red rope to give children. After the Republic of China, it evolved … Read more
The Chinese Dragon Dance Its Origin and Meaning The Dragon Dance, the twirling and twisting, swinging and swaying, jumping and shaking of the great dragon’s body, is a tradition of Chinese folk culture, and makes an appearance on every Chinese festive day. Traditionally the dragon is the one to bring peace and a good … Read more
Although China is located in eastern Asia, it is arguably the center of Asian culture. Its vast territory spans a total area of 9.6 million2 kilometers. China’s climate and terrain vary widely providing many beautiful environs to explore. The land sweeps down from the highlands in the west to the lower eastern landscapes, forming a … Read more
Chinese lanterns are collectively referred to as “light colors”, and are a traditional Chinese craft going back to ancient times. Every year on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month China’s Lantern Festival blazed and buzzed as people united under their symbol of unity, the red lantern. Later, the lantern became a symbol of … Read more