Archive for 'Culture'
Making Chinese Dumplings (饺子) Posted by sasha on Apr 11, 2011
If you’ve been to China, chances are you’ve munched on one of the many varieties of dumpings, or 饺子, that are eaten all over the country. Whether you get them boiled, fried, or steamed, they are all incredibly delicious. Having lived in China for around two years total now, and having eaten hundreds upon hundreds…
History of the PRC – Part Seventeen Posted by sasha on Apr 7, 2011
After the New Fourth Army Incident, things were not looking good for China in the Second Sino-Japanese War. The tension between the Nationalists and the Communists of China was escalating, and it became clear that the two sides could not put aside their hatred for each other to cooperate against the Japanese. It was apparent…
April Fools Day! (愚人节) Posted by Stephen on Apr 1, 2011
Happy April Fools Day, everyone! April Fools’ Day or 愚人节 (yú rén jié) is celebrated in different countries around the world on the April 1st of every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools’ Day, April 1st is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day where many people play…
Chinese Medicine pt. 1: Introduction (中医) Posted by Stephen on Mar 27, 2011
Chinese traditional medicine or 中医 (Zhōng yī) is a broad range of mostly preventative health practices that include various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage and dietary therapy. Unlike western medicine, which is founded upon observable research and deductive reasoning, Chinese medicine takes the long view–quite literally. Chinese medicine works because it has been tried and tested for…
A Trip Through 798 Art District – Part Two Posted by sasha on Mar 27, 2011
As we continue our stroll through 798, check out some of the interesting art going on in the street – from funky sculptures, to live graffiti, to angels hanging off the side of a building. 喝咖啡以后，你可以看到很多有趣的雕塑 – hē kā fēi yǐ hòu, nǐ kě yǐ kàn dào hěn duō yǒu qù de diāo sù After…
A Trip Through 798 Art District – Part One Posted by sasha on Mar 25, 2011
Originally built as a military factory district back in 1954, the area that is now known simply as 798 is a thriving artistic community right in the heart of Beijing. While Cultural Revolution era propaganda can still be seen throughout the district, you will also stumble upon controversial works from Chinese artists such as the…
Green Hats and the Number 250 Posted by sasha on Mar 22, 2011
For newcomers just arriving in China, or people planning a trip or move to the Middle Kingdom, there are an abundance of cultural quirks that you should know about. I’ve been living here for just over two years total now, and I’m still learning new things each and every day. As such, I am by…