The Hmong people are a community native to East and Southeast Asia. They hold a grand celebration on their New Year, which will be observed between November 29 and December 1 in 2019. In addition to celebrating a new beginning, the festival is also dedicated to thanking the community’s ancestors and spirits. The Hmong community’s ...
With China on the rise, aspects of its traditional culture that were suppressed for a long time are once again gaining popularity. Hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic majority of ancient China, has now become a craze among young Chinese. The clothing is also being promoted by the state as part of a ...
Foot binding was a practice in ancient China where women used to break the bones in their feet to modify their size and shape. The practice is believed to have started among upper-class women in the 10th century and was later adopted by the general public. China’s foot binding The toes of the female would initially ...
One area where every human civilization has invested quite a lot is in its traditional costumes. Each culture that exists or has existed has a specific dressing style that gives its people a unique identity. 7 amazing traditional costumes from all across the world 1. Sari Though India is a country with a mind-boggling variety ...
In China, barbers used to traditionally operate on street sides. Only in modern times has customer privacy become a thing in barbershops. Nowadays, only a few street barbers remain in China, mostly old-timers who just keep on doing what they’ve been doing for a long time. But when they finally retire, it’ll be the end ...
Imagine a kite whose parts move about while in the sky. Such kites exist in China. These mechanical kites are created by 81-year-old Zhang Tianwei, a famous artisan from Xi’an. Mechanical kites Zhang comes from a family of kite makers. Since he grew up in an environment where kites were always discussed, Zhang naturally leaned ...
Chinese lanterns are admired for adding an ambiance of serenity and calmness to the surroundings. You should easily be able to spot them in most Chinese restaurants. Usually red in color, these Chinese lanterns have been in use in China for centuries. Chinese lanterns Originally, Chinese lanterns were not meant to be a decoration, but ...
In South China, there lives a tribe called the Miao. Recognized by the state as one of the 55 minority groups in the country, the Miao are famous for a unique characteristic — their love of silver. The women of the tribe often sport exquisite silver accessories. Love of silver For the Miao, silver represents ...
An amiable and outgoing character, Yongsong Huang’s youthful appearance belies his age of over 70 years. Huang himself is not only the founder, but also the chief planner and art director of Echo of Things Chinese, a Taiwan-based magazine devoted to collecting and preserving traditional Chinese folk culture and crafts. Though he has spent 44 ...
Eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional custom in China. This custom began in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). At that time, Chinese people were under the cruel rule of Kublai Khan. They were unwilling to endure it any longer and fought against the government. Zhu Yuanzhang united various resistance forces and prepared for ...
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