Articles in Chinese Culture

清明节 - Qing Ming Jie or Tomb Sweeping Holiday

Qing Ming Jie (or Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a traditional Chinese festival that remembers passed loved ones, but it's also a time for celebrating new life.

31 Mar 2016
By Laurence Provost

Happy Chinese New Year - Words of Wisdom for the Year of the Fire Monkey

Happy Chinese New Year! 2016 is the year of the fire monkey, so prepare yourself for a passionately cheeky, clever & courageous year of the monkey.

16 Feb 2016
By Nathan Thomas

立春 - Lìchūn, The Beginning of Spring in China

Spring in China has now officially sprung. Beijing local Lao Guo has written an article about what to eat and how to stay healthy during this time of year.

16 Feb 2016
By Nathan Thomas

How to Survive Your First Day in China: A Full Guide, from the Airport to Your Hotel Room!

After arriving in China and falling in love with Chinese culture, you're ready for the great adventure. The best advice is to start learning Chinese ASAP.

2 Feb 2016
By Nathan Thomas

The Amazing Double Meaning of Chinese Numbers

It's common for decisions to be based on lucky numbers. The meaning of Chinese numbers is often auspicious because of the words to which they sound similar.

30 Dec 2015
By Nathan Thomas

Dōngzhì 冬至 - Traditional Food for the Winter Solstice in China

Today, December 22nd, marks the Winter Solstice Festival in China or Dōngzhì, one of the most important festivals in China.

22 Dec 2015
By Hutong School