Blog Tag - tradition
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
We've all been there: A dear friend’s birthday is coming up, but you just can’t decide what gift to buy them. After hours of trawling the aisles,...
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms based on seasonal changes and the changes in weather that they encompass...
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,...
It’s that time of the year again! Every street corner in Beijing will be filled with people burning paper money and the sky will be full of kites,...
You have probably heard plenty about Spring Festival traditions and customs, but what about the taboos? These are trickier as you don't usually know...
With all the excitement surrounding Spring Festival, it can be easy to lose sight of some of the traditions surrounding this ancient holiday. For...
Restrictions on fireworks are becoming tighter year by year, making it ever more difficult to enjoy the thrill of setting off fireworks in...
Feeling guilty because you haven't called your grandparents in ages? Now's the time to make up for it because Chongyang Festival 重阳节 (chóngyáng jié)...
We quiz some long-term Beijingers on how they intend to spend this year's Chinese New Year and hopefully uncover some horror stories along the way. ...
Spring Festival (Chunjie or 春节) kicks off the year of the Monkey, beginning with Chinese New Year on February 8, and ending 15 days later with...
It's holiday season yet again in China! While we are enjoying this three-day holiday, here are some facts you probably didn't know about Tomb...
Dining out in Beijing's packed local restaurants have given many of us the impression that there's a distinct lack of social graces associated with...