Blog Tag - Chinese culture

All Your 2024 Beijing International Canal Arts Fest FAQs Answered
The 2024 Beijing International Canal Arts Fest is all kicking off tomorrow! Taking place at FunsTown Oct 2-4, it’s going to be one amazing event that...
Try 80+ Dishes at the Beijing International Canal Arts Fest
It’s not long now until the 2024 Beijing International Canal Arts Fest hits Beijing, with everything set to take place Oct 2-4 at Funstown. We...
The Eclectic Entertainment at Beijing International Canal Arts Fest
The 2024 Beijing International Canal Arts Fest is only one week away (taking place from Oct 2 to Oct 4 at Funstown) and we have a killer line up of...
Dive Into the 2024 Beijing International Canal Arts Fest, Oct 2-4
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the 2024 Beijing International Canal Arts Fest! This exciting event marks the tenth anniversary of...
Solar Terms 101: Free Sauna Everyone, Dashu is Here!
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
R1 It's Qingming, When Ancestors Are Honored and the World Is Bright and Clear
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Solar Terms 101: Squeeze Your Holiday Fat With These Unconventional Winter Sports
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Solar Terms 101: Winter Solstice Comes, Can Spring be Far Behind?
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
A Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Common Chinese Festival Foods
It's hard to keep track of the traditional Chinese festival calendar, and it's even harder to keep track of all the customs and special foods that go...
Solar Terms 101: Out With the Summer Bod, In With the Autumn Belly
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Cool Off With These Easy Chinese Summer Recipes
With the temperatures already reaching ungodly heights, there's no better time to start adding cooling Chinese summer drinks and snacks into your...
Beijing's Five Architectural Colors, and the Symbolism Behind Them
It sometimes seems like the dominant color in Beijing is “Socialist Taupe.” The streets. The bricks. The roads. Getting away from the gray and the...
Experience a Personalized Taste of Beijing With Joyce Pan
I first met Joyce Pan (潘雪 Pān Xuě) when we were neighbors in the Yonghegong/Beixinqiao area of Beijing. When I would pass the door of the hutong...
Solar Terms 101: Xiaoman, a Time to Celebrate the Small Things in Life
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Solar Terms 101: The Beginning of Summer is Here, Which Means It's Time to See How Much You Weigh
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...