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Origins of the Dragon Boat Festival

Yi Ethnic Clothing and Culture

The Yi culture includes about 9 million people in China today and has an awe-inspiring tradition behind it.

The Mother of Ouyang, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

Discover how Zheng, one of China's four great virtuous mothers, raised literary giant Ouyang Xiu through poverty with reeds, sand, and timeless mor...

The Mother of Tao Kan, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

What can a good mother do when her household is poor but her son is about to host an eminent official? Learn what the exemplary mother Madame Zhan ...

The Mother of Mencius, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

Meng's mother, praised in The Three Character Classic, raised her son through wise choices and firm lessons — shaping the great Confucian sage Menc...

The Mother of Yue Fei, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

The story of the Northern Song Dynasty's famous general Yue Fei and his loyalty has been passed down through the ages. A key part to that story is ...

The Beauty of Spring in Tang Poetry

We hope these verses about Spring will bring you inspiration and hope this season. Don't forget to visit our Blossoming into Spring page to enjoy t...

The Peony: An Embodiment of Grace and Majesty

Known as “the Empire’s beauty and Heaven’s fragrance,” the peony has been the subject of a rich cultural legacy in traditional Chinese culture.

The Tale of Meng Guang—One of the Four Ugly-but-Virtuous Ladies in Chinese History

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor The Chinese language is full of fascinating idioms with a rich history. One such idiom is “lifting a tray to the e...

Mo Mu: The Yellow Emperor’s Virtuous If Not Beautiful Concubine

In Chinese history, there are the Four Great Beauties, but there are also the Four Great Ugly Women, among whom is Lady Mo, the second concubine of...

The Legend of the Scholar and the Dragon Princess

An ancient legend tells of a dragon princess and a scholar who need each other in spite of circumstances in life that at first keep them apart.

Finding the Peach Blossom Beauty

Ancient Chinese history records tell of a mysterious and unusual romance that seemed to be arranged by Heaven.

Spiritual Guidance within a Gourd

After traveling into the world in his gourd, a Daoist decides to never return to the human world and fakes his own death. But can he succeed in his...