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Five Things You May Not Know About Grain Rain

Apr 20, 2015

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 20 and ends on May 5. Grain Rain originates from the old saying, "Rain brings up the growth of ...

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Amulets Against The Five Poisonous Pests

May 28, 2014

Nuns in Buddhist nunneries cut out of colourful thin silk patterns of toads, lizards, spiders, snakes and centipedes and distribute them to their benefactors to be posted on doors and in bedrooms before the Dragon Boat Festival. It is ...

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There Is No Agreement on The Classification of Tea

Apr 16, 2013

There is no agreement on the classification of tea. It can be classified by procedure, quality, preparation methods, and so on. Here it is classified by the method of processing. Green Tea It is the most popular in most places in China. ...

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The Dragon Well Tea,World Famous for Its "Four Wonders"

Apr 16, 2013

Strolling around the famous West Lake, can you smell the sweet fragrance of tea from the mountains behind? It is the Dragon Well Tea, world famous for its "four wonders" - emerald green color, aromatic flavor, sweet taste and beautiful ...

Tags: Longjing Tea, Chinese Tea

The Sea Sacrifice Festival Originated From Zhougezhuang Village

Dec 6, 2012

The Sea Sacrifice Festival originated from Zhougezhuang Village, Tianheng Town in Jimo City of Shandong Province. It has enjoyed a history of over 500 years. Sea sacrifice is a fishing culture with distinctive local characteristics ...

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The 24 Solar Terms Are Special Terms Created by Ancient Working People of China

Nov 29, 2012

The 24 solar terms are special terms created by ancient working people of China to reflect the changes of weather, climate and natural phenomena. The terms are closely related to agricultural production and every aspect of daily life, ...

Tags: Chinese tradition, Chinese culture, Chinese customs