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Ancient Crocodile Bones Discovered in Xi'an
Feb 6, 2017Ancient bones unearthed in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, have led archaeologists to suggest that the area may have been home to wild crocodiles thousands of years ago. Experts have been excavating the Haojing site since the 1930s, ...
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8 Things You May Not Know About Autumn Equinox
Sep 22, 2016The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Autumn Equinox, the 16th solar term of the year, begins this year on Sept 22 and ends on Oct 7. Autumn Equinox lies at the midpoint of autumn, dividing autumn ...
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Bronze Is Gold at Baoji Museum
Oct 30, 2015Just by merit of being old, things gain value. But frankly, not everyone bubbles with enthusiasm to examine fragments of pottery and arrowheads. Likewise, a museum dedicated to stuff made out of bronze hardly sounds exhilarating. But in the ...
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Culture Insider: 8 Things You May Not Know About Autumn Equinox
Oct 29, 2015The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Autumn Equinox, the 16th solar term of the year, begins this year on Sept 23 and ends on Oct 7. Autumn Equinox lies at the midpoint of autumn, dividing autumn ...
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as Great Wall Vanishes, Restoration Is Vital
Oct 28, 2015The Great Wall is vanishing, with less than 10% of the total stretch of more than 20,000 kilometers remaining in good condition, according to a report unveiled by China Youth News on Oct 9. Badly damaged The current concept of the Great ...
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Culture Insider: 6 Things You May Not Know About Double Ninth Festival
Oct 28, 2015The 9th day of the 9th lunar month is the traditional Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival. It usually falls in October in the Gregorian calendar. In an ancient and mysterious book Yi Jing, or The Book of Changes, number "6" was ...
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Culture Insider: 4 Things You May Not Know About Teachers in Ancient China
Sep 14, 2015We all know of China's long history. It's a history that dates back as early as 1200 BC. A major part of China's history is its education through teachers. School education in China has a long history. In the spring and autumn periods ...
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5 Things U May Not Know About The Start of Summer
May 6, 2015The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Summer, the 7th term of the year, begins on May 6 and ends on May 20 this year. Start of Summer signals the transition of seasons. On this day, the ...
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9 Things You May Not Know About Winter Solstice
Dec 23, 2014The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Winter Solstice, the 22nd solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 22 and ends on Jan 6. On the first day of Winter Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere ...
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The Beauty of Chinese Embroidery
Nov 5, 2014Embroidery is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art. From the magnificent Dragon Robe worn by Emperors to the popular embroidery seen in today’s fashions, embroidery adds so much pleasure to our life and our culture. As a folk art with a ...
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Liquan Noodles Are Recognized as The Earliest Instant Food in The World
Oct 7, 2013Liquan noodles are recognized as the earliest instant food in the world. It can be eaten with or without soup. According to textual research, Liquan noodles originated in the late Shang Dynasty and early Zhou Dynasty. The noodles were ...
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The Many Facets of Color and Design That Emerged During a Dynasty's Reign Were Marvelous
Sep 10, 2013Each dynasty in China had its own memorable culture. The many facets of color and design that emerged during a dynasty's reign were marvelous and made every aspect of Chinese culture, including their wearing apparel, which were highly ...
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History of Han Chinese Clothing (Hanfu)
May 6, 2013Hanfu has a history of more than three millennia, and is said to have been worn by the legendary Yellow Emperor. From the beginning of its history, Hanfu (especially in elite circles) was inseparable from silk, supposedly discovered by the ...
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There Are Some Introduction About The Origins of The Alcoholic Beverages in China
Apr 25, 2013Jiu is the Chinese word (or part of a compound word) referring to a drink or beverage containing ethanol. Jiu has in some cases been mistranslated into English as "wine", as this use of "wine" may imply not only a non-fortified beverage ...
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An Aspect of Chinese Culture -- Chinese Alcohol
Apr 16, 2013Many Chinese alcoholic drinks are quite distinctive from those of other countries and foreign visitors coming across them for the first time may a little wary of them. However, once they have tasted a sample or two, they may well acquire a ...
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