Where is Mandarin Chinese from? A Very Ancient Language Trying to understand the origin of the Chinese language is trying to understand the history of an entire group of dialects and languages, and one that spans for thousands of years! The Chinese language is as old as China itself and belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family, which […]
Chinese Culture
The 12 Zodiac Symbols Written in Chinese
Finds out what are the Chinese characters for the Chinese zodiac animals! First, a little story behind the Zodiac Symbols Written in Chinese… An ancient Chinese legend has it that long ago, during Chinese New Year, Buddha himself called the animals of creation. He promised each of them a reward, on the condition that they would […]
Chinese Traditions 25 Fascinating Pictures
Taiwan is one of the only places in the world where you can witness authentic Chinese traditions. In China, ancient customs have been banned and practices of long ago are still repressed. In Taiwan, classical Chinese culture has not only survived… it is flourishing! Every year, on September 28, bright costumes, serious rituals and ancient music […]
Chinese Zodiac Symbols
Characteristics of the 12 Chinese astrological signs The Chinese Zodiac symbols are now extremely popular all over the world. If you want to find out about the traits and characteristics of each Chinese Zodiac animal, read on! The Chinese Zodiac started in China and is based on a 12 year cycle; each one has a different […]
Chinese Tea Culture
Information About Chinese Tea Culture Chinese tea culture is at the very heart of Chinese culture and society. Although there are regional differences in exactly the way a Chinese tea ceremony is done, the fact that it is central to every household, even the poorest, attests to the fact of how important it is in society. […]
Chinese Superstitions
Information About Chinese Superstitions Taiwan and China have been undergoing serious economic development, and in many ways the landscapes of cities in both places have been irreversibly changed. Chinese superstitions, however, are harder to kill than brick buildings and bad economic policies. You might ask why we wanted to write an article about a topic […]
Chinese Punishment
Information About Chinese Punishment Let’s see…. Boiling to death, drawing and quartering, the rack, thumb screws, stocks, pillory, dunking in water, burning at the stake, bridles in women’s mouths, tarring and feathering, coffin torture, burned within a brazen bull, forced drinking, the list goes on… Ancient Chinese punishment, you say? No, all Western! That’s not to […]
Chinese New Year Traditions
The Chinese Lunar New Year is packed with interesting customs and traditions! Chinese New Year Traditions The Chinese New Year celebration, or the Spring Festival, as it is known in China and Taiwan, has so many traditions, and is even bigger and more splendid than Christmas is in the West. When is Chinese New Year? […]
