Introduction As the month of February comes to a close, we should recognize the ringing in of the Lunar New Year. But, of course, New Year’s seems a little late, according to the Gregorian calendar. As we follow the lunar … Continue reading Anthropology: A Closer Look at Asian New Year Lunar Traditions
Introduction to Ancient Chinese cities Cities were a central feature of ancient Chinese culture. The Ancient Chinese designed their cities with important rules and goals in mind. Their rules and goals won’t likely be familiar to modern urban planners. We … Continue reading Ancient History: How Chinese Mapmakers Embellished the Organization of Imperial Capitals
The idea of astrology dates back to ancient times and is one of the oldest systems that believes that celestial beings like the Sun, Moon, and planets can have an influence on the lives of people. Astrology was practiced by … Continue reading Astrology in Different Cultures
The whole world is currently wrestling with global demographic shifts. As one of the years-old concerns in the USA, Europe, and Asia, the decline in the birth rates is a serious issue. The ever-growing urbanization, change in lifestyle choices, women … Continue reading Anthropology: Global Decline in Birthrates and How We Should Feel About It
China’s current president, Xi Jinping, enforced certain changes that many fear will lead to a second Cultural Revolution. The events of the first Cultural Revolution, from communist speeches to the Red Guard, justified their fear. For ten years, between 1966 … Continue reading How Mao Zedong and the Red Guard Left Their Mark on China’s History
We eat because we are hungry or craving something ‘nice’ but not always exotic. What we put into our bodies is very important although we don’t always keep that in mind, which is not a bad thing though. Occasionally, trying … Continue reading 10 Exotic Food Trends in China
Autumn, as we know, brings a change in season, marking the transition from summer to winter. The temperatures are slightly cooler, days gradually get shorter, the air gets drier and the leaves change colours before eventually falling off the trees. … Continue reading The Mid-Autumn Festival and Its Cultural Significance in China
Earthquakes, or any natural disaster, are just as unpredictable in their destruction today as they were in the past. Medical professionals vaccinated more than 2.3 billion people, 30% of the world’s population. Despite the presence of positive news, disasters continue, … Continue reading Earthquakes: Their Source and Infamous Presence in the Past and Present
As a continuous civilization for almost 5000 years, the Chinese people know the secret of how to eat well. Chinese food has always been a popular option domestically and internationally. It would be good to learn about Chinese food culture … Continue reading Anthropology: The Eight Culinary Cuisines in China and Their History