Calming Chinese Calligraphy
Written by Sean Callahan Calligraphy has been a central part of Chinese art for thousands of years. Emperors treasured it and those who wrote the most exceptional pieces were often rewarded with...
View ArticleTop 5 Ethnic Minorities’ Festivals You Need to Know About
In China, the 55 ethnic minorities comprise approximately 8.5% of the whole population and have rich cultural customs that celebrate their diversity and tradition. Despite being such a small percentage...
View ArticleLiu Xiaodong and Chinese Neorealist painting
By Emma Marler The Neorealism movement lies on the need of artists to represent reality as it is, without embellishments or abstractions. As Zhang Xiaoming, head of Chinese contemporary art at...
View ArticleOvertone Singing in Mongolia
By Tom Booth Mongolian overtone throat singing or khöömii (meaning ‘throat’ in Monglian) is an extremely ancient musical performance that is a national and classical art form of Mongolia, Tuva and...
View ArticleThe Modernization of Traditional Chinese Hanfu and Qipao
It is difficult to define traditional Chinese clothing as one specific style since there are so many different types of clothing and styles depending on the time and dynasty, they appeared in. However,...
View ArticleThe Ancient Art of Bamboo Drifting
Written by Emma Marler The art of bamboo drifting is breathtakingly beautiful and original. It is typical of the Guizhou region in South-Western China and it is extremely unique. Before a video of this...
View ArticleFrom Silk Worm to Silk Scarf – A 5,000-Year-Old Journey
Written by Helen McGlade Dearest reader, let me welcome you into the enchanting world of silk production! Silk is one of the earliest fabrics made in history; it was first production over 5,000 years...
View ArticleWhat is Zen philosophy all about?
Written by Julia Ruston Zen: have you ever wondered what this word means? Having become an umbrella concept for a kind of oriental lifestyle and aesthetic, the true meaning of Zen is much more profound...
View ArticleExploring the symbolism of Miao Hmong embroidery
Written by Helen McGlade The Miao Hmong people are one of China’ 55 recognised ethnic minority groups, living predominantly in Southwestern China. Known for their breath-taking embroidery and...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Kung Fu Destinations in China
Written by Julia Ruston As you may have heard, Kung Fu is one of the world’s oldest forms of martial arts. Throughout the years, Kung Fu has developed many different variations and styles of discipline...
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