Chinese Culture

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Embroidery

Embroidery is a craft performed by using needle and colored thread to prick and stitch fabrics according to designed patterns, thus forming patterns or characters on the basis of embroidered trace.
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Brew the Perfect Tea in Purple Clay Teapot

Purple clay is midway between earthenware and porcelain. Legend has it that if a purple clay teapot has been used for a long time, one can simply pour hot water into the teapot to brew a cup of tea.
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Chinese Microscopic Carving – Carving by One’s Will

The art of micro-carving generally refers to engraving of infinitesimal characters on ivory or human hair. When artists apply the graver, they cannot see the work he is doing but has to rely on feel.
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Seal cutting

Seal cutting refers to the art of carving on a block of certain material following a diagram of calligraphy or painting already drawn on it. It is of both practical and appreciative functions.
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Eight Immortals

The Eight Immortals were not born immortals. They were originally from the mortal world, where they were general, imperial family member, beggar and Taoist priest etc.
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Fan

In summer, the fan can drive away summer heat and bring cooling breeze. Since in old times, the Chinese fan has been carrying artistic and unique national style.
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The Marvels of Bamboo Basketry

China is home to about 500 species of bamboo.Their tough and pliable stalks have been deftly woven into a wide variety of objects which combine utility and remarkable artistic expression.
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Cloisonne

Cloisonné is also enamel, which flourished and reached its peak of development during the reign of the Ming emperor Jintai. So the objects are mostly called jingtailan in Chinese.
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Chinese Characters

The Chinese characters constitute one of mankind’s oldest systems of writing. There are hieroglyph, self-explanatory characters, associative compounds and pictophonetic characters.
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God of Wealth

The God of Wealth, bringing in wealth and riches, is worshiped by most Chinese. In Spring Festival, every family will hang a picture of the god for blessings of great luck and large wealth.
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Sundial and Copper Clepsydra

Today, all kinds of clocks and watches bring convenience to daily life. But in ancient times, how did Chinese people measure time?
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The Tibetan Ethnic Group

Chinese cuisine enjoys the same international reputation to that of France and Italy for its scent, taste, and design. Since China has a vast territory, the flavor of food is quite diverse.