The Mother of Yue Fei, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers
The story of the Northern Song Dynasty's famous general Yue Fei and his loyalty has been passed down through the ages. A key part to that story is ...
Read moreWe hope these verses about Spring will bring you inspiration and hope this season. Don't forget to visit our Blossoming into Spring page to enjoy t...
Read moreKnown as “the Empire’s beauty and Heaven’s fragrance,” the peony has been the subject of a rich cultural legacy in traditional Chinese culture.
Read moreEvan Mantyk, Contributing Editor The Chinese language is full of fascinating idioms with a rich history. One such idiom is “lifting a tray to the e...
Read moreIn Chinese history, there are the Four Great Beauties, but there are also the Four Great Ugly Women, among whom is Lady Mo, the second concubine of...
Read moreAn ancient legend tells of a dragon princess and a scholar who need each other in spite of circumstances in life that at first keep them apart.
Read moreAncient Chinese history records tell of a mysterious and unusual romance that seemed to be arranged by Heaven.
Read moreAfter traveling into the world in his gourd, a Daoist decides to never return to the human world and fakes his own death. But can he succeed in his...
Read moreThis Daoist legend tells how a medicine man was able to jump into his gourd and enter another world. A local official sees this, which leads to an ...
Read moreThe gourd holds a special and wide-ranging significance in Chinese civilization, from joyful weddings to musical instruments to life-saving medicin...
Read moreEnduring the cold winter weather, plum blossoms have come to symbolize resilience, nobility, and an unwavering spirit in traditional Chinese cultur...
Read moreSilk plays a significant role in Chinese civilization, but where did the silkworms who make it come from? One ancient legend traces the silkworm al...
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