The Significance Of A Baby’s 100 Days Celebration
In ancient times when medical science was not as developed as what is available today, infants failing to survive their first year of life was a common…
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How Red Peas Became A Gift Synonymous With Love
If you have been searching for gifts symbolic of love for someone, you might have come across necklaces stringed with red peas. Depending on where you are,…
Chinese Customs For Installing A New Stove Into The Kitchen
The kitchen has a very unique status in Chinese tradition and feng shui. This is not because that it’s the place where the best fried chicken or…
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…
