Blog Tag - Chinese culture

Year of the Snake: Unveiling the Chinese Zodiac’s Origins
Spending Spring Festival in Beijing will allow you to witness many changes in the people, the environment and the overall attitude of the city. There...
Ring in the Year of the Snake With Meaningful, Stylish Jewelry
Salutations, dear reader, and a happy Year of the Snake to you! I love that the Chinese New Year holiday sweeps in shortly after Christmas because if...
Try Making Dumplings This CNY With These Recipes
Making Dumplings is a wonderful part of the Chinese New Year Celebration, and if you and your family and friends want to try and make them at home we...
Dumplings: A Brief History Ahead of CNY
It's no secret that Chinese food is fantastically diverse and complex. Each region has its own unique blend of spices, flavors and traditions, but if...
Mandarin Monday 2024's Top Ten Chinese Buzzwords
In our first Mandarin Monday of 2025 we're going to take a look back at the top ten Chinese buzzwords from last year. Each year, a selection of...
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...
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: 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...