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The Chinese Lantern Festival

July 14, 2021March 2, 2018 Hermann Rohr

The Lantern Festival is also the first full moon night in the Chinese calendar and marks the beginning of spring. (Image: Mona Song / Nspirement)

The Words of Wisdom in the ‘Analects of Confucius,’ Part I

December 7, 2021February 28, 2018 David Jirard

Confucius is China's most famous philosopher whose ideas have influenced the civilization of East Asia. (Image: Public Domain)

Confucius is China's most famous philosopher, whose ideas have influenced the civilization of East Asia. (Image: via Public Domain)

Chinese Character for Law: Fǎ (法)

November 3, 2022February 25, 2018 Armin Auctor

The Chinese character 法 (fǎ) stands for law or way. (Image: via Epoch Times)

How Pigs Defeated Elephants in Battle

February 8, 2023February 24, 2018 Troy Oakes

While elephants are known to be peaceful and majestic creatures, in ancient times their sheer size and power was used with devastating results. (Image: via Wikimedia Commons)

Auspicious Symbols for the Chinese New Year

January 26, 2022February 23, 2018 Armin Auctor

Auspicious patterns or symbols are important components of Chinese traditional culture. (Image: via NTDTV)

Confucius, the Greatest Sage and Teacher in Chinese History

November 3, 2022February 20, 2018 Armin Auctor

Confucius (551-479 B.C.) is known in China as Kong Zi (孔子), or Kong Fu Zi (孔夫子). (Image: Pixabay))

The Story of China’s Famous Kangxi Emperor

November 3, 2022February 20, 2018 Nspirement Staff

A portrait of the Kangxi Emperor in court dress. (Image: via Wikimedia Commons)

Was Halitosis Invented by Listerine?

November 3, 2022February 16, 2018 Troy Oakes

Try These 7 Little Known Travel Destinations in China

July 7, 2021February 16, 2018 Troy Oakes

What You Need to Know About Ghosts in Chinese Culture

October 4, 2021February 14, 2018 Armin Auctor

Every culture has its own unique take on ghosts and the supernatural; right from ancient to modern times. (Image: via pixabay /

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