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Culture
The Mid-Autumn Festival and the Lady of the Moon
September 11, 2011, 10:48 pmA long, long time ago, there was a happy young couple who lived near the Kunlun mountains. The man was called Houyi and his beautiful wife was Chang’e.
Watching the Mid-Autumn Moon
September 9, 2011, 11:05 pm
Since ancient times, the moon had rich meaning to Chinese people and has been the subject of legends and poetry.
Yi Yin: Great Prime Minister of the Shang Dynasty
September 6, 2011, 3:39 pm
Yi Yin was the first prime minister of the Shang Dynasty, serving for about 50 years. He was known for his kindness, good knowledge of ruling, and great cooking skill.
The Legend of Mulan
August 31, 2011, 9:38 pm
Mulan enlisting in the military on her aging father’s behalf is one of China’s most treasured legends.
Li Bai's ‘Q&A in the Mountains’ and Du Fu’s ‘Spring Evening’
August 12, 2011, 8:17 pm
Li Bai and Du Fu are among the most celebrated of China’s ancient poets.
In the Fuchun Mountains
August 11, 2011, 3:28 am
A famous Chinese painting, damaged and split in two in 1650, is displayed in its entirety in Taiwan.
Midsummer Snow: The Injustice to Dou Er
August 8, 2011, 3:49 am
An old Chinese drama about injustice is as compelling today as when it was written.
The Virtue of Tolerance
August 7, 2011, 10:18 pm
As the old saying goes, “Tolerance is magnanimous, freedom from desires is strength.”
Compassionate Tang Founded the Shang Dynasty
August 2, 2011, 6:46 pm
China’s first dynasty, the Xia Dynasty, ruled for about four hundred years, until 1675 BC. The Shang became China’s second dynasty (1675BC —1035BC).
Great Yu Controlled the Flood (B.C. 2205)
July 25, 2011, 2:01 pm
During the reigns of the Yellow Emperor, Emperor Yao, and Emperor Shun, people suffered a lot from severe floods.
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
