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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 beli...
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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 target="_blank" title="China">China it is held in high esteem for its dignity and power for good. Dragon is a combination of the features of animals. A dragon has a...
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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 pass...
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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" or...
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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: hydrangea, pitche...
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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: rose, oncidium, cymbi...
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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 Lucky Flowers: glad...
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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 Flowers: chrysanth...
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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: carnation, primrose, alice ...
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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 Lucky Flowers: calla li...
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