Chinese Culture

The legend of the Qixi Festival: the magpie bridge over the Milky Way

七夕节: The Story Behind the Qixi Festival

Once a year, on the seventh night of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, China celebrates one of its oldest love stories. The Qixi Festival (七夕节, Qīxī Jié), often...

七夕节: The Story Behind the Qixi Festival

Once a year, on the seventh night of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, China celebrates one of its oldest love stories. The Qixi Festival (七夕节, Qīxī Jié), often...

Players moving mahjong tiles on a green table

Mahjong for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to P...

If you've ever spent time in China, you've probably heard that unmistakable sound: the click and shuffle of mahjong tiles on a table. Mahjong (麻将, májiàng) isn't just a game...

Mahjong for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to P...

If you've ever spent time in China, you've probably heard that unmistakable sound: the click and shuffle of mahjong tiles on a table. Mahjong (麻将, májiàng) isn't just a game...