Tag > “Folk Traditions”

Taoist Whisk

Many Shen Yun dance dramas depict an elderly Taoist sage, with white hair and a...

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The Gourd

Chinese legends often depict figures carrying gourds—divine doctors used them...

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Miao Ethnic Clothing

With hundreds of styles in a range of brilliant colors, Miao ethnic clothing is one of...

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Living by the Numbers

Jade Zhan

Not...  

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How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Style

You could call it the biggest celebration on the planet.

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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Helen Shia
The Moon Festival is an important harvest celebration, but as much...  

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How Do You Depict Snowflakes on Stage?

Angie Huynh
Did you ever make paper snowflakes in school? This season,...  

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Chinese Folk Dance: The Rice Sprout Song

Gary Liu
The Yangge folk dance is not quite what you would expect from a...  

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Yi Ethnic Costumes

The ladies of the Yi ethnic group are known for styling their hair in a bun, wearing...

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Tibetan Costume and Attire

Tibetan attire is a direct reflection of the region’s climate and...

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Pengling - Hand Bells

Two identical bells, many different...

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Hua-gu-deng: The 'Flower Drum Lantern’ Dance

From the Huai River Valley in eastern China comes Hua-gu-deng, one of the oldest and...

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