Category: Chinese Culture

Chinese New Year Lantern Colors

Chinese New Years' 15-day holiday culminates with the Lantern Festival (元宵节, yuan xiao jie), marking the end of celebrations with a party under the full moon. It is a glowing spectacle of lanterns, cacophonous firecrackers, and mouthwatering food. Lanterns are hung outside homes and children carry small lanterns.

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How to Prepare for Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese culture, which means most families begin preparing well in advance. It's not uncommon for people to begin preparing a month, or even two months, before the celebrations begin. If you're interested in celebrating, this step-by-step guide will help you get ready for Chinese New Year.

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White Vengeance鸿门宴(2012)

Today,we are going to talk about a Hong  Kong   film, the  director Daniel Lee  ( 李仁港Lǐ Réngǎng)  has caused somewhat of a stir as his new film "White Vengeance   (鸿门宴hóngményàn)  " provides a different perspective on the Banquet of Hongmen, considered a key turning point in Chinese history. 

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Legendary Amazons杨门女将(2011)

Today, we are going to talk about a latest film "Legendary Amazons   (杨门女将yángménnǚjiāng) ".It is the  story of the Yang family of female warriors in the Song Dynasty   (宋朝Sòngcháo) (960-1279) has been adapted into television shows, stage productions and anime.  grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go with creative fighting scenes and a breathtaking pace. 

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