The annual Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in west London. … [Read more...] about Magical Lantern Festival in London
Chinese Traditions
Happy Lunar New Year 2015
Share The Lights - a commercial by Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia's largest electric utility company, in celebration of the 2015 Chinese New Year. … [Read more...] about Happy Lunar New Year 2015
Chinese New Year celebrations in London
Video of Chinese New Year celebrations in London in 2014, with various events e.g. lion dance, dragon dance, music performance and other traditional shows. In the "real" Chinese cities most people celebrate Chinese New Year with their family at home, a CNY … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year celebrations in London
Chinese drama The Imperial Doctress (HD)
Promotional images for Chinese drama series The Imperial Doctress, starring Liu Shishi, Wallace Huo and Huang Xuan. The drama is based on famous female doctor Tan Yunxian [1461–1554, wiki] in Ming Dynasty, the plots seem fictional though. Regardless of the storyline, … [Read more...] about Chinese drama The Imperial Doctress (HD)
Angelababy Horsey New Year
Actress Angelababy wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. 2014 is the year of the Wooden Horse according to Chinese astrology. And red is the de facto colour for Chinese New Year and also other celebratory events in Chinese culture. Photos via Sohu [Cn]. … [Read more...] about Angelababy Horsey New Year
Ancient Chinese beauty paintings
Chinese paintings from Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) of some ancient "beauties" in their daily livings. The artworks were painted on folding screens (184cm x 98cm) and are currently stored in Beijing's Palace Museum. Image via Xinhuanet [Cn]... … [Read more...] about Ancient Chinese beauty paintings
Chinese palmprint painting artist
Zhang Baohua is a Chinese artist who paints with palms and fingers instead of a brush or tool. It's said that he invented the style in 1989, a statement which I have doubts with. He's one amazing artist regardless... … [Read more...] about Chinese palmprint painting artist
Clay sculpture park in China
A clay sculpture park built to simulate the scene of renowned Chinese scroll painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival (清明上河图) was officially opened in Changzhuang Township, Tangshan City of north China's Hebei Province last Friday. … [Read more...] about Clay sculpture park in China
Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference 2011
The 2011 Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference (AFE) is currently held in Hong Kong with the participation of over 100 of exhibitors from 13 countries. Some "interesting" stuff here, image via Sohu [Cn]... … [Read more...] about Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference 2011
Liu Fang – Ambush pipa solo
Chinese pipa virtuoso Liu Fang playing a traditional classic, Ambush from All Sides (十面埋伏), during a 2002 show in Canada. Pipa is a four-stringed musical instrument invented some 1800 years ago. Video via Moremusicale@YT... Liu Fang is one of the world's most … [Read more...] about Liu Fang – Ambush pipa solo