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Cut in at the Beginning When foreign travelers first hear a Chinese self-introduction, they are often surprised, “Why is there 1 surname Li for every 10 Chinese people?” The answer lies in “Chinese surnames.” It is not only an identity tag but also a living brief history of China. It serves as a secret entrance…
China’s Dragon Boat Festival is not only a global intangible cultural heritage card, but also the most vivid entrance for foreigners to understand “Millennium China”. By grasping the 5th day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, you can grasp a super experience integrating patriotic epic, water racing, and herbal health. Why is…
China’s Qingming Festival is the most unique time node of the Chinese nation—it is not only one of the twenty-four solar terms but also a public holiday to commemorate the memory of life and death. Every year, when the sun reaches 15° of Huangjing, the temperature in the north and south of the river rises,…
At the beginning, answer the search intention: foreigners come to China for the first time, and “Chinese traditional cultural symbols” is the first clue for them to recognize East culture. Understand the meaning of behind these symbols and how came from, so that you can tell the story of China in one sentence, and upgrade…
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the most important and festive holiday in China. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is a time for family reunions, cultural traditions, and joyful celebrations.
On 4th Dec, 2024 UNESCO decided to add “Spring Festival – Chinese Social Practice of Celebrating the Traditional New Year” in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
China, a land of immense diversity and rich history, is home to a vibrant array of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). These living traditions, passed down through generations, encompass practices, representations, expressions, and knowledge that form an essential part of China’s cultural identity. From intricate handicrafts and traditional music to age-old festivals and folk stories, intangible cultural heritage captures the soul of the nation.
