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Nine Sons of the Dragon
It was said that the dragon had nine sons, each of whom was endowed with a unique supernatural power and different legends.
The eldest son appeared as a tortoise, a creature capable of bearing very heavy stone steles. Tortoise statues were erected in ancient temples and courtyards, as people...
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Chinese Dragon, Symbol of Power and Dignity
Chinese people have a long held belief that we are descendents of the dragon, a tradition that is firmly embedded in the culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society. Whereas in western cultures the dragon is usually regarded as a symbol of malevolence, in China it is ...
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Pingfeng, an Essential Part of Traditional Chinese Furniture
Pingfeng, known as the folding screen is an essential part of traditional Chinese furniture. The term Pingfeng means protection from wind, which suggests the original purpose of this ancient furniture.
The earliest common use of Pingfeng dated back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). As time...
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Chinese Religions, the Reflection of Culture and History
Chinese religion highlights its profound history and rich cultural diversity. The Chinese religions are family-oriented and do not demand the exclusive adherence of members. Some scholars do not agree with the use of "religion" as the name of Buddhism and Taoism, and suggest "cultural practices" o...
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Zodiac Sign of the Pig, Twelfth of the Chinese Zodiac
Zodiac Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: hai
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): water
Yin Yang: yin
Auspicious Directions: southeast, northeast
Lucky Colors: yellow, grey, brown, golden
Unlucky Colors: red, blue, green
Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8
Unlucky Numbers: 3, 1, 9
Lucky Flowers...
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Zodiac Sign of the Dog, Eleventh of the Chinese Zodiac
Zodiac Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: xu
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): earth
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: east, southeast, south
Lucky Colors: green, red, purple
Unlucky Colors: blue, white, golden
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9
Unlucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7
Lucky Flowers: ro...
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Zodiac Sign of the Rooster, Tenth of the Chinese Zodiac
Zodiac Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: you
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): metal
Yin Yang: yin
Auspicious Directions: west, southwest, northeast
Lucky Colors: golden, brown, brownish yellow, yellow
Unlucky Colors: white, green
Lucky Numbers: 7, 5, 8
Unlucky Numbers: 3, 9, 1
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Zodiac Sign of the Monkey, Ninth of the Chinese Zodiac
Zodiac Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: shen
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): metal
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: north, northwest, west
Lucky Colors: white, golden, blue
Unlucky Colors: red, black, grey, dark coffee
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 7
Unlucky Numbers: 9, 2, 5
Lucky...
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Zodiac Sign of the Goat, Eighth of the Chinese Zodiac
Zodiac Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: wei
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): earth
Yin Yang: yin
Auspicious Directions: east, southeast, south
Lucky Colors: green, red, purple
Unlucky Colors: golden, coffee
Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 4
Unlucky Numbers: 7, 6, 8
Lucky Flowers: carnatio...
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Zodiac Sign of the Horse, Seventh of the Chinese Zodiac
Zodiac Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: wu
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): fire
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: northeast, southwest and northwest
Lucky Colors: brown, yellow, purple
Unlucky Colors: blue, white, golden
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7
Unlucky Numbers: 1, 6, 5
Luck...
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