Fu, Lu, Shou: The Three Lucky Stars in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - The status of the three stars of Fu, Lu and Shou in traditional Chinese culture- The vision of a better life symbolized by Fu, Lu and Shou 2. The origin and symbol of the...
4 Traditional Chinese Percussion Instruments and Their History and Culture
Table of Contents 1. Overview - History and characteristics of Chinese percussion instruments- Role in folk music and opera- Forms of percussion ensembles 2. Famous traditional Chinese percussion instruments - 2.1 Gong- Origin and history- Role in war, rituals and...
7 Traditional Chinese String Instruments: History and Culture
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - The uniqueness of traditional Chinese music- The status of string instruments in Chinese music 2. List of traditional Chinese string instruments - 1. Erhu- Origin and history- Unique two strings- Imitation of natural sounds...
History and facts of traditional Chinese wind instruments: 6 classic instruments analyzed
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - Historical and cultural background of traditional Chinese wind instruments- Importance and diversity of wind instruments 2. Xiao - Historical origin and development- Tone and performance characteristics- Evolution of modern Xiao 3. Xun - Historical...
Qingming Festival: Historical Origins, Legends and Traditional Customs
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - The unique significance and historical background of Qingming Festival 2. History of Qingming Festival - The origin and early development of Qingming Festival- Changes in the festival during the Tang Dynasty- Evolution of traditions...
The Art of Chinese Kung Fu Tea: A Complete Guide to How to Brew Tea
Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Exploring the Art of Chinese Tea Ceremony - Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Tea Culture- The Core Principles of Chinese Tea Ceremony 2. Preparing Teaware for Brewing Tea - A List of Essential Teaware- Choosing...
Qixi Festival: A Cultural Journey of Legends and Traditions
Table of Contents 1. The Origin and Legend of the Qixi Festival - The Story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl- The Symbolic Meaning of the Qixi Festival 2. Qixi Festival Activities and Traditions - The Custom of Worshipping...
Chinese Jade: History, Meaning and Unique Properties
Table of Contents 1. The Historical Evolution of Chinese Jade - Neolithic Age (10,000-4,500 BC)- Shang Dynasty (1600 BC - 1046 BC)- Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 251 BC)- Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD)- Song Dynasty (960 -...
6 Types of Chinese Tea and Their Unique Benefits
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - The history and cultural background of tea- An overview of the six major types of tea in China 2. The spread of tea - The origin and domestic spread of tea- The internationalization of...