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Can China’s Stamps Foretell the Future?

China’s postal agency issued the Year of the Rabbit stamp on January 5, 2023, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. It attracted attention due to its unappealing design, and “the fortune-teller rabbit” became viral on China’s Internet.  According to the news, the postal agency in China, China Post, introduced a mascot of the same design ...

Mikel Davis

China's Year of the Rabbit stamp.

What to Expect in the Year of the Water Rabbit

The Year of the Rabbit, also known as the year of hope, is here! According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit. This auspicious cycle begins on January 22 and will end on February 9, 2024. In the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, the rabbit comes in at number ...

Ratul Saha

The Year of the Water Rabbit.

The Legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival

Chinese festivals have a unique flavor of their own. The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the prominent festivals in Chinese culture. There are some interesting stories and legends behind the Mid-Autumn Festival. Among the stories, the most popular one is that of Chang’e – the legendary story of the Chinese Moon goddess. The legend changes ...

Emma Lu

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