The Sacred Way and Stone Statues
In the front part of imperial necropolises there is usually a “sacred way” or “divine road” for the spirits of the royal dead. This road is often lined with stone statues of men and animals.
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Ts’ang Chie’s Formation of Words
Ts’ang Chie is a historiographer responsible for keeping records and dealing with characters. He is regarded as the representative of historiographers who regulated original Chinese characters.
Pixiu, Coming with Fortune
Pixiu is one of the five auspicious animals in traditional Chinese culture.It is said Pixiu is the Dragon King’s ninth son. Gold, silver, jewels and all other treasures are its staple food.
Sui Drilling Wood to Make a Fire
In the ancient time, people did not know the existence of fire. When the night came, it was as black as pit .Fuxi went into dream of a young man and helped him find fire in a country called Sui Ming .
Magical Chinese Unicorn Qilin
Qilin is one of 9 sons of chinese dragon, which can distinguish between good and evil. Like the stork in the European tradition, it brings a long-awaited heir to the happy parents.
The Four Symbols and Twenty-Eight Mansions
In ancient China, the twenty eight stars near the ecliptic were called “the twenty eight mansions”, which were used to mark positions of the sun and the moon and to detect time and seasons.
Houyi Shot the Suns
Long time ago, ten suns burned fiercely. The King of Heaven sent Hou Yi to the earth to help. Hou shot down nine suns. The weather immediately got cooler. Life was restored and humanity was saved.
Kua Fu Chasing the Sun
In a year the weather was extraordinarily hot and plants were scorched. Kua Fu swore to catch the sun and tame it to serve for all. He caught up with the sun forr nine days and nights.
The Game of Go
The game of go, originated in China, is the earliest form of chess in the world .Playing go can exercise the brain, enhance one’s sense of logic and cultivate temperament.
Beijing Opera
Beijing Opera is the most popular and influential opera in China with a history of almost 200 years. In the course of its formation, it assimilated the best from many other local operas.
Fancy Lantern
Fancy lantern, is also called Huadeng, are widely used for decorations in both rural and urban areas in China on New Year’s Day and other festivals and holidays.
Paper-cuts
Many westerners are found of Chinese paper-cuts, because they are exquisite with a unique oriental style. Indeed, Chinese paper-cuts help viewers to feel the real daily life and a festive atmosphere.
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