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Jason 在版块 中国文化 中发起了话题 Chinese Paper Cutting 3个月, 3周前
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Paper cutting is one of the most popular decorative Chinese handicrafts. It is popular for its low cost and artistry. Rural women often make paper cuttings in their spare time when farming is not busy. As a reflection of its philosophical origins, paper cutting is as comprehensive as it is attractive. Moreover, folk paper cutting…[阅读更多] -
It is recorded that the origin of spring couplets can be dated back to 1,000 years ago when people hung taofu (桃符, written charms on peach wood) on doors.Legend has it that there was a huge peach tree stretching for more than 1,500 kilometers on a mountain in the ghost world. To the northeast of the tree, two guards named Shentu and Yulei gua…[阅读更多]
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red envelopes
During the Chinese New Year period, the married or the elderly give red envelopes to children or unmarried juniors. A red envelope is also called yasui qian (“suppressing Sui money”).According to legend, on New Year’s Eve, besides the monster Nian, there was a demon named Sui that came out to terrify children while they were a…[阅读更多]
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Chinese New Year’s Day is called Guo Nian (过年) in Chinese, which can mean ‘celebrate (a new) year’ or ‘overcome Nian’. The character 年 (Nián) could mean a ‘year’ or ‘the monster Nian’.
In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian (年, or Nianshou 年兽) with a long head and sharp horns. It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and only showed up…[阅读更多]
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Jason 在版块 中国文化 中发起了话题 Chinese Lion Dances 3个月, 3周前
The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed on big occasions, such as the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) for good luck, as it is believed that the lion is an auspicious animal.
- Lion Dance Meaning
- Lion Dance Costumes
- Lion Dance Styles
- Origin and History of Lion Dances
What Lion Dances Symbolize
In Chinese culture, the…[阅读更多] - Load More
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