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…
Chinese Culture
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 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…
11 Signs Of Good Omen You’d Be Lucky To Spot
Whether you call it superstition, prophecy or ridiculous beliefs, it is a fact that good omens have been deeply embedded across all types of culture from the…
What Is The Hsia Calendar?
The Hsia Calendar, or xia li in mandarin (夏历), is the Chinese solar calendar that is used by feng shui professionals to observe energy changes from history…
What Is Feng Shui?
Feng shui (风水) is an ancient metaphysical science practiced by the Chinese to live in harmony with the environment and the intangible forces that accompany…
5 Factors That Determine Our Life Journey According To Chinese Beliefs
According to Chinese beliefs that originate from ancient times, there are 5 factors that determines a person’s life journey, way of life, and the success…
