Vinegar Fever: Taiyuan Residents Embrace Laba Festival Tradition
As the Laba Festival arrives, Taiyuan residents line up at a century-old shop to buy freshly brewed vinegar, embracing a tangy tradition that heralds the Lunar New Year.
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Laba Festival: China Begins Lunar New Year Celebrations with Traditional Congee
Today, people across China celebrate the Laba Festival by enjoying traditional Laba congee, marking the start of preparations for the Lunar New Year.
Tujia Community Embraces Laba Festival with Warm Traditions
The Tujia community celebrates the Laba Festival on January 7, embracing warm traditions like sharing Laba porridge to pray for peace, prosperity, and good health in the coming year.
Chengdu Embraces Laba Festival with Special Congee Tradition
Residents of Chengdu celebrate the traditional Laba Festival by enjoying a special congee, marking the start of Spring Festival festivities on the lunar calendar.
Legacy of Light: Xiangshan’s Fish Lanterns Illuminate the Spring Festival
Discover how the luminous tradition of crafting fish lanterns in Xiangshan County illuminates China’s Spring Festival, embodying centuries-old hopes for abundance and prosperity.
Exploring ‘Minor Cold’ Through Chinese Calligraphy
Discover how China’s ‘Minor Cold’ solar term is celebrated through traditions like Laba porridge and artistic expressions in Chinese calligraphy, capturing the essence of winter and cultural heritage.
Shandong’s Decorative Steamed Buns: A Flourishing Spring Festival Tradition
Decorative steamed buns, a cherished Spring Festival tradition in eastern Shandong, symbolize wishes for prosperity. Crafted into vivid shapes, they showcase the region’s artistry and cultural significance.
Xinzhou Ancient City Hosts Free Dumpling Feast for Tourists
Tourists visiting Xinzhou Ancient City in Shanxi Province enjoyed a free dumpling feast on December 21, celebrating China’s Winter Solstice and experiencing traditional northern Chinese customs.
Celebrating Winter Solstice: Exploring Ancient Traditions and Festivities Across China
Discover how China celebrates the winter solstice with ancient traditions, festive feasts, and enchanting winter activities, from gnomon shadow measurements in Dengfeng to dumpling feasts in Xinzhou.
Shai Qiu: Jiangxi’s Colorful Autumn Tradition Transforms Wuyuan County
Residents of Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, celebrate \
Lidong: China’s Start of Winter Celebrated with Rich Culinary Traditions
As Lidong, the Start of Winter, approaches, people across China celebrate with nourishing foods. Discover how this traditional solar term is marked with diverse culinary customs in different regions.
Discovering Zanhuawei: The Traditional Floral Headdresses of Xunpu Village
Zanhuawei, the traditional floral headdresses of Xunpu Village in southeast China’s Fujian Province, represent a unique cultural heritage crafted by local women.
Xunpu’s Flowing ‘Head Gardens’: The Timeless Art of Zanhuawei Headdresses
A glimpse into Xunpu Village in southeast China’s Fujian Province reveals the timeless beauty of ‘Zanhuawei’, traditional floral headdresses crafted and worn by local women as a symbol of cultural heritage.
Pengzhen Teahouse: Chengdu’s Living Link Between Past and Present
Discover how Chengdu’s century-old Pengzhen Teahouse bridges past and present, offering a timeless cultural experience.
Blessing Dishes and Elderly Care: Celebrating Chongyang Festival
Today marks the Chongyang Festival, a time-honored tradition focused on honoring the elderly with blessing dishes and heartfelt celebrations.
Chongyang Festival: Blessing Dishes and Honoring the Elderly
Today marks the Chongyang Festival, a traditional Chinese occasion celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. The festival emphasizes honoring the elderly with blessing dishes and activities promoting longevity.
Celebrating Life and Togetherness: The Vibrant Festivals of the Dong People
The Dong people celebrate life and togetherness with vibrant festivals marked by colorful attire, harmonious songs, and communal feasts, showcasing their deep connection to tradition and community.
Autumn Equinox: A Time of Harvest and Harmony in China
Discover how China celebrates the Autumn Equinox, or Qiufen—a time when day and night are equal, and communities embrace a season of harvest and harmony.
China Showcases National Intangible Cultural Heritage in First-of-its-Kind Exhibition
China’s first exhibition dedicated to national intangible cultural heritage opens in Zhejiang Province, showcasing over 100 precious traditions from 11 regions. Discover the living history of Chinese culture.
Iron Fireworks: China’s Ancient Datiehua Tradition Lights Up the Sky
Datiehua, an ancient Chinese tradition dating back 2000 years, captivates audiences with its spectacular iron fireworks display, illuminating the night sky with dazzling sparks.