Soak Up the Decadent Footbath Culture of China’s ‘Foot Capital’
Learn the origin of footbaths in the southern city of Changsha, and how bathhouses shed their seedy reputation to become modern entertainment complexes
Saving Traditional Chinese Music, One TikTok at a Time
Faced with dwindling interest and pandemic restrictions, traditional Chinese musicians turn to the internet to make a living and preserve their dying sounds
The Alternative Ways to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival isn’t only about mooncakes and lanterns
All the Ways to Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival
How to avoid hungry ghosts and placate “good brothers” this Zhongyuan Festival
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Anything Flies: How Kiting in China Reached New Heights
Backed by international competitions, a 2 billion yuan industry, and complex tricks and designs, kiting in China is no child’s play
Discover the Beauty of Blooming Lotuses in Jiangsu
In Jiangsu province, summer is the season for enjoying lotuses
Discover the Many Legends of Dragon Boat Festival
Dozens of historical figures are commemorated on Duanwu Festival, so how exactly did the festival begin?
The Last Falconers in the Altai Mountains
Two generations of a Kazakh family recall a life of partnership with birds of prey
Birds and Their Meanings in China
Magpies for happiness, cuckoos for sorrow, and cranes for longevity—learn the symbolism of birds in China
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