Traditions
The Peony Pavilion
The Peony Pavilion is one of Chinese Classics written by Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. It is a romantic masterpiece in the Chinese opera history and it is said to be the Eastern version of Romeo & Juliet. The performance tradition has focused on the love story between Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei.
Four Beauties of Ancient China: Xi Shi
Xishi is widely been considered the most beautiful of ancient China’s “Four Beauties.” She is celebrated as a woman of extraordinary natural beauty with a universal appeal. Although many have praised Xishi's looks, there is but little mention of her notable virtue - she had a great love for her country and her people.
Chinese Paper Cut
Chinese Paper cut or Jianzhi is one of China's most popular folk-arts. After hundreds of years' development, paper cuts now are very decorative. They can be pasted onto walls, windows, doors, columns, mirrors, lamps and lanterns in homes especially during the Spring Festival and wedding days. Entrances are decorated with paper cut is supposed to bring good luck.
Red Packet Designs
The Chinese have a custom of using Red Packets as a gift for special occasions. It symbolizes the sharing of happiness and the giving of well-wishes. The designs on these little red envelopes get more and more fanciful and innovative every year. Lets look at some designs.
Chinese New Year Goodies
Traditional Chinese New Year Food is a symbol of prosperity, good luck, health and long life for everyone at the table. Each and every food, either by its appearance or the pronunciation of its name, symbolizes age old Chinese beliefs. Traditional Chinese New Year Food like dumplings, spring rolls, wishes good things for the coming year.
Chinese New Year Customs
Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. Everyone, young and old, rich and poor, looks forward to celebrating the noisiest, most joyous and longest festival of the year.
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