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November 22, 2023
24 Solar Terms: 7 things you may not know about Minor Snow
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Snow, (Chinese: 小雪), the 20th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov 22 and ends on Dec 6.
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October 30, 2023
Living Heritage: Acupuncture
Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the remedy for countless patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools to relieve pain.
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October 23, 2023
Festive China: Chongyang Festival
When clear and refreshing autumn arrives and chrysanthemums envelope the world, it's time for the Chinese Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival.
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October 08, 2023
24 Solar Terms: 8 things you may not know about Cold Dew
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Cold Dew, (Chinese: 寒露), the 17th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 8 and ends on Oct 23.
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August 28, 2023
Living Heritage: Porcelain
Fine, crisp and translucent. Many years ago, a dance between clay and fire gave rise to a tangible piece of art: porcelain.
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August 21, 2023
24 Solar Terms: 6 things you may not know about End of Heat
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. End of Heat, (Chinese: 处暑), the 14th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug 23 and ends on Sept 7.
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July 21, 2023
Kite maker preserves cultural heritage for decades
Driven by his love for kite making, Shao Guoqiang, an 85-year-old artisan in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, has spent over 20 years making hundreds of kites.
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June 26, 2023
Living Heritage: Woodblock Printing
Delicate strokes, carved onto wood, with ultimate precision. This is woodblock printing, an ancient printing technique that propelled human civilization.
