What You Need to Know About Taoism
Taoism is known to be one of the most famous Chinese philosophies still practiced in the modern world. Let's get into some of its vital concepts.
‘The Princess Weiyoung’: A Glimpse of Dynastic China
What can we learn from the Chinese drama, "The Princess Weiyoung"? The C-drama starred actress Tiffany Tang as Li Weiyang and actor Luo Jin as Tuoba Jun/Prince Gaoyang.
3 Undiscovered Milk Tea Shops Owned by Chinoys
Craving for milk tea? We've got you covered! Here are some Chinoy-owned milk tea shops that you might want to try.
Where to Get Ready-to-Cook Dim Sum You Can Have at Home
While big social gatherings are being kept to a minimum during the pandemic, one thing you can't miss out on is indulging in mouthwatering Chinese food. Why not bring home some classic dim sum dishes you can easily enjoy in the comfort of your own homes?
The Most Effective Way to Teach Your Kids the Value of Money
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that it's important to save. Here's how you can impart that lesson to your kids.
Qin Dynasty: When Books were Burned, the Great Wall was Built, and More
The Qin dynasty was an exceptionally important Chinese dynasty. Be in the know on what happened here.
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.