Traditional Chinese Culture

Good Stories from China: Zhou Chu Got Rid of the Three Terrors

A traditional story of one man's will in improving his character and life

Chinese Painting of the Week—Li Sixun

Chinese Painting of the Week—Han Gan

Han Gan was reputed to be able to not only portray the physical body of the horse, but also its spirit. His frequently featured horses from the royal stables.

In Chinese Folk Songs, Farmers Sing at Work

Chinese folk songs are closely tied with traditional Chinese culture, though have been lost in modern times.

Dim Sum: Traditionally Exquisite Delicacies

The Chinese words “dim sum” no longer sound exotic to the open-minded citizens of Hamburg, Germany. How did these miniature, dough-filled pockets conquer the city?

Chinese Architecture, a Miniature of the Cosmos

Over thousands of years, the Chinese people have developed their own architectural style.

Good Stories from China: Yen Not for Vanity

Qi Jiguang (November 12, 1528 – January 5, 1588) was a Chinese military general and national hero during the Ming Dynasty. He was best remembered for his courage and leadership in the fight against Japanese pirates along the east coast of China as well as his reinforcement work on the Great Wall of China. According to historical accounts, Qi Jiguang's father, Qi Jingtong, was an honest and upright man. He cultivated in his son a yearning for knowledge as well as a firm set of morals. When his father died, Qi Jiguang took over the commandership of the Dengzhou Garrison at the age of seventeen. The rest, as they say, is history.

Chinese Painting of the Week

Gu Kaizhi (c. 345-405), was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu province and is believed to be the founder of traditional Chinese painting.

'Loved the Blending of Modern and Ancient'

The Chinese Spectacular was enjoyed by Chinese and Westerners alike. People came from as far away as India for this show.