Category: Chinese customs

Chinese Zodiac-—Pig 生肖猪

The Introduction of “Pig” Individuals born underneath the Pig Chinese Zodiac also known as the Boar Chinese Zodiac. They're tend to be witnessed as being truthful, warm-hearted and even somewhat simpleminded. They're lenient, generous, and have a large quantity of patience which helps make them perfect for tasks that call for teaching. Pig is not imagined to get sensible as canine. They put their whole power in every little thing they do. They pursue their targets with no wasting a considered of giving up. They frequently are fortunate within their ventures and attain their goals. When it comes to friendship they are quite choosy but when they manufactured buddies the friendship is everlasting and they are loyal buddies. Getting a social animal the pig has many opportunities to exhibit these qualities. it tend to be naturally satisfied, due in no tiny component due to the fact it most often steer clear of creating judgments and see the very good side of individuals. The pig is not a punster, however it possibly has a good, earthy sense of humor. Pigs look for peace and will do precisely what is needed to maintain it. This trait, although admirable, occasionally can make it easy for other individuals to consider benefit of Pigs. Pigs are usually carrying out for other individuals, helping anyway they could, but rarely will they ask other individuals for aid. This can overwhelm and tension them, but Pigs don’t mind. With regards to funds, Pigs enjoy investing greater than saving. They gravitate in the direction of title brand objects. Thriftiness takes place only occasionally, but Pigs do understand how to locate wonderful deals. The pig likes sleeping and eating and gets excess fat. Therefore it typically features laziness and clumsiness. About the positive side, it behaves itself, has no calculation to harm other folks, and will deliver affluence to folks. Consequently, pigs have been as soon as thought to be wealth. All in all, the pig is pleasant, cheerful, cooperative and typically does effectively in group scenarios.

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Tapestries of History 织锦

The art of embroidery（刺绣：cìxiù） was an important part of a woman's education in China, at least until a few generations ago. Embroidered items also had a crucial role in rites and rituals, with carefully designed patterns that indicated rank and importance in the imperial courts, and differing degrees of respect for deities in religious ceremonies. In the courts, the embroidered panel in front of an official's robe would immediately identify his rank. Elaborate altar cloths in shrines and temples were a reflection of the congregation's devotion, and wealth. A daughter would be trained to sew, and embroider, as soon as she was old enough to hold a needle. Her embroidery would start with handkerchiefs, towels and pillowcases and expand to sheets, tablecloths, underwear and outer jackets that would slowly accumulate into an impressive dowry. Embroidery was also appreciated as an art, and various regions in China soon developed their unique styles, often as far back as earliest dynasties. Apart from Han embroidery, there were four other major styles from Suzhou, Guangdong, Sichuan and Hunan.

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Qibao Shadow Play

Today, the town of Qibao(七宝镇Qībǎo Zhèn) celebrates their cultural heritage and works to preserve the past traditions of Shadow Play(皮影戏píyǐngxì) that are such an important aspect of the town’s history. Though the Chinese government does help to keep these valuable traditions alive through various forms of support, it is the local puppeteers and their apprentices who really ensure that the art of Shadow Play lives on.

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The Economy and Culture of Shanrong Nationality

The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods （春秋战国时期 chūnqiū zhànguó shíqī） saw Shanrong（山戎 shānróng） nationality frequently push deeply into the border area of its neighboring states (Yan State on the south, Qi State on the east, Zhao State on the west) to loot, relying on the mightiness of his national power. Shanrong turned out to be a nuisance for years to these three marquisates, especially a big trouble to Yan. In ancient literature, the records of "Shanrong invaded Qi across Yan" and "Shanrong troubled Yan" were common occurrences. The growth of Shanrong formed a big threat to Yan, who had been incessantly invaded and looted by the north minorities, with Shanrong as the leading force. It caused a huge damage to the production of the agriculture and husbandry and people's living. It followed that the capital of Yan, by the time of the rule of Marquis of Huan(697bc-691bc), cannot but be moved to the northwest of Linyi, where Xiongxian situates now in Hebei Province. The power center of Yan moved southward gradually and the state power became weaker and weaker. 

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