At this school, in addition to learning the teachings of Confucius and calligraphy, the students also learn wushu and how to grow vegetables. They also make weekly hikes to the mountains for fresh air.
Chinese Gourd [2008-05-09 15:10]
Making a living doing exactly what you enjoy doing is a blessing. There’s one lucky man called Bai Zehua who owns a shop selling handicraft made from gourds.
Hu Pengfei and his Rabbit God [2008-04-25 15:44]
Rabbit God is a symbol of old Beijing. The art craft is usually sold before the Mid-autumn festival in Beijing. Originally it was made as a shrine, but had now evolved to a toy for the kids.
A cloth name card for China [2008-04-03 17:45]
It might be hard to imagine that all these delicate works of art are actually made by this pair of strong hands that are typical to a Beijinger in his 60s.
The Art of Paper-cutting [2008-03-20 17:42]
Folk paper-cutting is a Chinese art form. It’s just like traditional Chinese painting, oil painting or calligraphy.The best part about paper cutting is you, the paper and scissors working together.
Yong He Gong religious ceremony [2008-03-14 12:30]
On the lunar calendar every January 30 and February 1, the Tibetan Buddhist ceremony called “Buza Dancing” is held at Yong He Gong Lama Temple.
Your views on Valentine's Day [2008-02-15 14:11]
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? What’s the most important thing in a relationship? How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day today?
While winter storms have pounded many parts of China, the capital has avoided the harsh weather. Now Beijing residents are preparing for the biggest national holiday of the year in the traditional way.
The Chinese like their alcohol strong.In Beijing they drink erguotou, which means second distillation. And it’s made here in Niulanshan county, northeast of Beijing.
