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…
Chinese Culture
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…
Four Treasures Of The Study
The four treasures of the study (文房四寶) is a reference to the 4 essential items that would absolutely be present in the study rooms of scholars. The 4…
Winter Solstice Festival
The winter solstice is commonly known as midwinter which refers to the halfway mark of the cold icy season. The winter solstice day is a day that goes through…
Step By Step Customs Guide For Business Opening Ceremony
Whether you are opening a new retail store or starting a new office, different cultures have different rituals that are conducted to welcome good luck for the…
