Articles in Chinese Culture

The Art of Chinese Painting

Traditional Chinese painting, guó huà (国画), ‘national’ or ‘native painting’, is considered as one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world.

23 May 2012
By Hutong School

Qingming Festival! Or was it Pure Brightness Festival? Tomb Sweeping Day?

Qingming Festival (清明节 - Qīngmíng jié), or Pure Brightness Festival or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a national festival that goes back more than 2500 years!

5 Apr 2012
By Hutong School

Must See in Shanghai

Planning a visit to come to Shanghai or already here and not sure what to visit? Here are some suggestions of must see places in Shanghai!

28 Mar 2012
By Hutong School

Go Chá Chá!

There are so many different types of Chinese tea (Chá 茶), classified according to quality, preparation methods, place of production, and so on.

9 Feb 2012
By Hutong School

How to celebrate Chinese Lantern Festival?

Chinese Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year. Besides making lanterns, find out how Chinese people celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival.

7 Feb 2012
By Hutong School

Lantern Festival, St. Valentine’s Day and Oranges!

The Lantern Festival is sometimes regarded as the Chinese St. Valentine’s Day. Single women then write their number on oranges and throw them in the river.

3 Feb 2012
By Hutong School