Chinese Customs Of Putting The First Roof Beams In Place
Building a house is a very significant event in Chinese culture as the property itself is believed to play a substantial role in family harmony and wealth…
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The Custom Of Pasting Door Gods At The Entrance
If you have ever visited China on a holiday trip, you might have observed various ancient buildings on historical sites with figures on both sides of the door…
Step By Step Guide To Groundbreaking Ritual
Groundbreaking is deeply embedded in Chinese culture. Even in this day and age people from all walks of life undertake groundbreaking ceremonies whether…
The Symbolic Meaning Of A Pair Of Chopsticks
Every Chinese household have chopsticks. More and more western households have them nicely slotted in the utensils holder at the kitchen too. But when…
The Various Taboos Of Wearing Apparel
In every ancient culture, various forms deeply embedded culture and superstition dictate actions and behavior. Some of them concerns the clothing you wear and…
Laba Festival
The Laba festival (腊八) is a cultural holiday that is celebrated on the eigth day of the twelve Chinese lunar month. Because of it’s proximity to the…
The Zither Is An Instrument That Sings Marital Bliss
The zither (古琴) is a stringed instrument of oriental origin. It is said to be the invention of Fu Xi (伏羲), the legendary emperor who created the…
Are You Suited For The Real Estate Industry Or Property Investments
One of the most common questions that people who look into their bazi ask is whether they are suited for certain types of careers in certain types of…
The Four Friends Of The Flowers In Chinese Culture
In ancient Chinese tradition, culture, and especially literature, different plants and animals are often grouped together to form very strong symbolic meanings…
The Real Story Of The Zodiac Race
It is common knowledge not just in the East, but also in the West, that there are 12 animal zodiac signs in Chinese culture. These 12 zodiacs take turns to…
