5 Interesting Legends about Chinese New Year
Why is the color red so important? Why are angpao considered lucky? Here are legends that explain many of our Chinese New Year traditions!
Angpao Etiquette You Should Know
Chinese New Year means red envelopes from your loved ones. Here are a few things to remember when you receive your angpao.
6 Chinese New Year Taboos You Need to Know
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is just around the corner. However, with this joyous event comes different traditions and superstitions. Here is a list of a few taboos to help you prepare for Chinese New Year.
8 Lucky Food to Eat for Chinese New Year
We’re here to make sure that you have all the right ingredients to mix up some good and well-deserved fortune for 2021. Here are eight lucky food to kick off the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Origin of the Lion Dance
During the Chinese New Year, countries around the world perform the traditional Lion Dance. Learn more about it here.
Chinese Zodiacs: 4 Things to Discover about Yourself
The zodiac can be a tool to understand yourself better. Do you know what jobs suit you best? Who are you compatible with? Find out what your Chinese zodiac has to say about it!
Origin of the Dragon Dance
The dragon dance, also known as the dragon lantern dance, has been a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture since the Han dynasty. These dances are performed mostly in special festivals to help drive away evil spirits.
Chinese TED Talk Speakers: Introducing Chinese Culture to the World
TED Talks hold educational and informative conferences on a wide range of topics, giving the stage to people with brilliant ideas that could inspire and bring new knowledge to its audiences. Here are Chinese TED Talk speakers who have shared perspectives on bridging the East to the West.
12 Chinese Values that Can Make Your Life Better
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.
Foo Dogs, the Chinese Guardian Lions
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.