The Origin and Evolution of Tea in China
Did you know that tea originated from ancient China? Legend has it that its origins date back to almost 5,000 years ago in 2732 B.C. when Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when the leaves from a wild tree blew into his pot of boiling water.
Ancient Chinese Hairstyles Through the Years
Throughout ancient China, hairstyles depicted a person’s social status and health. Previously, in certain Chinese ceremonies, they also marked the coming of age of both men and women. Let's dive in on how ancient Chinese hairstyles have evolved throughout China's history.
Chinoy Gamers Worth Checking Out
Livestreaming has become a new trend since the pandemic has kept us in our homes. It seems like everyone with a camera has taken to livestreaming whatever they enjoy doing, but not everyone can keep you entertained for anywhere from 2 to 6 hours. There is one hobby that I think was made to be livestreamed: gaming.
4 LGBTQ Emperors of China
Homosexuality was common among royals in ancient China. The first two centuries of the Han dynasty were ruled by emperors who were "openly bisexual," as they still had a wife, according to the scholarly paper, "In Han Dynasty China, Bisexuality was the Norm," and the book, Passions of the Cut Sleeve: The Male Homosexual Tradition in China by Bret Hinsch. Here are some of the emperors who were in a same-sex relationship.
10 Most Highly Anticipated Chinese Films of 2021
From dramas to mysteries to fantasies, there is just simply no shortage of fantastic films for audiences to look forward to in 2021!
Chinese Influencers to Follow on Instagram
From being mere creatives to becoming the leading fashion influencers in China, these successful Chinese Instagrammers have made their presence known internationally through their digital platforms. Here are some of the most notable and famous Chinese influencers on Instagram today.
What You Need to Know About Ting Hun, the Chinese Engagement Ceremony
Growing up Chinoy, I'm sure we've heard about ting huns and even been to a few of them in our lifetime. It's an engagement announcement and a celebration for the spouses-to-be that entails a lot of preparation and offerings from both sides. But why do we celebrate it and is this tradition more Chinese or Filipino now?
5 Amazing Chinese Pastries for Your Sweet Tooth to Try!
Here are five popular pastries that Chinese people from all over the world love!
Chinoy and Chinese Celebrities Reveal Their Secrets to Looking Young
Asians are known for looking relatively young forever. But staying healthy is another thing altogether. Here are beauty and wellness tips from Chinoy and Chinese celebrities that have noticeably stayed younger for years.
The Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Its Culturally Significant Contributions to Society
At around 770 BCE, the capital of the Zhou Kingdom was moved from Haojing to Luoyi, marking the start of the Eastern Zhou dynasty. This lasted for 515 years with 25 kings ruling.