Tag: Culture

China’s Story of the Stone: the best book

The Story of the Stone: the best book you've never heard of The death of the elderly Chinese scholar Zhou Ruchang draws attention to a startling fact: that China’s greatest work of literature, the 18th-century novel Dream of the Red Chamber, on which Professor Zhou was an acknowledged – and somewhat obsessive – expert, is still virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. And yet a complete and highly readable English translation has been available in Penguin Classics for nearly 30 years.

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Chinese Medicine

China was one of first countries to have a medical culture. In comparison with Western medicine, the Chinese method takes a far different approach. With a history of 5,000 years, it has formed a deep and immense knowledge of medical science, theory, diagnostic methods, prescriptions and cures.
The basic principles of Chinese medicine are rather distinctive:

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Chinese Etiquette

China is a country that has long been known for its ceremonies and etiquette through the ages. However, it can be something of a culture shock when it comes to the differences between the social niceties between China and the western world. The following is an introduction to the daily manners and courtesies of social life in China.

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Drinking Realgar Wine

Drinking realgar wine is another Dragon Boat festival custom. While the festival primarily celebrates Chinese culture, another aspect promotes good health. Traditionally, part of the festival focused on protecting people from disease.

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