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15 Feb

Chinese Marriages Through the Years

February 14, 2021
By Mary Matias
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Marriage is more than just a special occasion. For the ancient Chinese, whether they were commoners or royalty, this was a serious, traditional, and ceremonial ritual within Chinese society as it wasn't just considered a union between two people, but a union between two families.

15 Feb

Community

Most Powerful Chinese Concubines

February 14, 2021
By Stephanie Liao
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Chinese kings and emperors get all the fame and fortune, but we all know that they had hoards of women by their side — it's very clearly stated in the history books. So with all these women behind powerful men, some of them were also notable in their own right.

12 Feb

Lifestyle

Movies to Watch for Chinese New Year

February 12, 2021
By Mary Matias
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What better way to enjoy the Chinese New Year holiday than to watch a movie? And the best choices are

11 Feb

Lifestyle, Stories

5 Interesting Legends about Chinese New Year

February 10, 2021
By Jodie Tanco
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Why is the color red so important? Why are angpao considered lucky? Here are legends that explain many of our Chinese New Year traditions!

10 Feb

Community, Lifestyle, Stories

LOOK: Chinese New Year Paintings Through the Years

February 9, 2021
By Mary Matias
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A lot of artists around the world take inspiration from one of the most significant Chinese celebrations, the Lunar New Year. Depicting the symbolism, rich history, and tradition of the said event on canvas has given these artists widespread acclaim, and we, as viewers, get to benefit from their masterpieces.

01 Feb

Community, Stories

Eastern Han Dynasty: Great Contributions to the Art and More

January 31, 2021
By Stephanie Liao
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After the end of the short-lived Xin Dynasty, the reign of the Han Dynasty resumed. The Eastern Han Dynasty (aka the Later Han) formally began in 25 BCE and Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han.

29 Jan

Community, Stories

Xin Dynasty, an Inspiration for Future Emperors

January 28, 2021
By Stephanie Liao
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The Han dynasty had a brief intermission with the Xin dynasty. While imperfect, aspects of the Xin dynasty served as an inspiration for later emperors.

27 Jan

Lifestyle

12 Chinese Values that Can Make Your Life Better

January 27, 2021
By Mary Matias
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In Chinese culture, it is said there are 12 core values that are cherished the most and have been around since ancient times. These values continue to serve as a guide for us in today's world.

26 Jan

Lifestyle

Foo Dogs, the Chinese Guardian Lions

January 26, 2021
By Stephanie Liao
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Did you know foo dogs are misnamed? They are guardian lions usually situated outside the home to protect it from harmful spiritual influences or threats.

25 Jan

Community, Lifestyle, Stories

Chinese Painters: Shitao, the Individualistic Painter

January 24, 2021
By Mary Matias
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As one of the most famous individualist painters in Chinese history, Shitao is known for his revolutionary paintings and unique style. His works are inspired by nature and his lifetime of wandering.