Swinging
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Entertainment on November 29, 2011
Swinging is a kind of folk traditional sports which the performer swings back and forth with a tread plate hung on a frame by long ropes.
Swinging has a long history in China which can date back to about 100,000 years ago. As time went on, it became a display and was welcomed by many people. During the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), became a folk activity performed on several festivals, Read more »
Lu Ban
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Notable Figures on November 13, 2011
Lu Ban, also called Lu Pan, Gongshu Ban, Kungshu Pen or and Kungshu Pun, was the most famous carpenter in the Chinese history. He was born in 507 BC, during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC – 476 BC), a period of turbulence and changes in the economy, politics, and military affairs. The family he came from was a renowned one which had been practicing carpentry for generations.
Lu left his native Lu State and went to the State of Chu around 450 BC. He made a lot of notable achievements when he was in the Chu State, such as the inventions of cloud ladder (a mobile counterweighted siege ladder), grappling hooks and ram (boat implements used during on a naval warfare), Read more »
Si Xi Wa Wa
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Mysterious Emblem on November 6, 2011
Si Xi Wa Wa, also called Four-happiness Baby Figurine or Four Happiness Boys in English, is a good luck image in China. It is an image of two boys who are connected in a specific way to give the illusion that there are four boys in that image.
The history of the image can date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). People hang it at home to wish the family happiness and fortune. In ancient times, it often acted as a wedding gift conveying the best wishes to the new couple for having more sons. According to historical records, during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), si xi wa wa was even enshrined as “God of Happiness” in the wedding customs. Read more »
Forecast for 2011 of the Pig
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Zodiac Signs on October 28, 2011
The year of 2011 is a very glad year for pigs though there are a few ups and downs. All your efforts will be paid off. So remember to share your success and happiness with people you love.
Career – Pigs can make great advancement in career in the year of 2011. Work hard and you are likely to get promoted this year. It is also good for you to take investment in the Rabbit year. Read more »
China Mantou
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Drink & Food on October 20, 2011
Mantou is a traditional type of Chinese steamed bun. It is usually plain with no filling and round with both sides flatten. It consists of flour, yeast and sugar. Based on different recipes, meat, milk or oil can also be used if desired.
The history of mantou can date back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280). The origination of mantou associated with Zhuge Liang, one of the most famous strategists in Chinese history. It was said that Zhuge made ritual offerings of mantou filled with meat in place of human sacrifice. Read more »
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