Blog Tag - Culture
Press F to pay respects to all the fallen goombas. It's time for a deep dive into China's gaming culture in our column, Kapital Koopas.
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It's that time of the year again when every media outlet publishes enough year-in-review articles to make your head spin. But as headlines are still...
Imagine, if you will, your Chinese language skills are in their prime, you've just passed your HSK 4 test with a high score, and now the menu in your...
Local Gem is an exploration of Beijing’s diverse palate. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new! To share your own neighborhood pride,...
A cruel game show capitalizing on the hopelessness of the poor in order to entertain the upper classes is a theme that's been somewhat exhausted by...
你相信光么 Do you believe in the light?
For those of us who were born in the '90s and lucky enough to watch TV during those formative years, this slogan...
After years of waiting, Beijing Universal Resort finally opened its gates to the public on Sep 20. Tickets for the first few days sold like hotcakes...
While many reach for mooncakes right about now, I always restain myself from indulging in this traditional delicacy. For a gourmand such as myself,...
As you may already know, we have entered the seventh month of the lunar calendar, which is of the month of the ghost according to traditional Chinese...
If you happened to browse any Chinese social media during this past weekend, probably you have noticed there was a guy who has been mentioned...
Even though the chili pepper is not native to China, Chinese restaurants have still managed to build a world-renowned reputation for spicy flavors...
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends.
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If there were any lingering doubts that spring is in full swing and – dare we say – already giving way to summer, the recent unveiling of Xi Festival...
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends.
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The 20th year of this millennium has been the longest yet, and boy are we ready to say goodbye. But hey, if we had to spend it anywhere, then Beijing...