Find out why the Chinese are so fond of red in this book exploring the color as it relates to everything from women's clothing to the gods of sun, fire and war. It's the color of loyalty, nobility and love and a prized color at traditional Chinese weddings.
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Edwin Maher had a chance to work in China. In 2004, he went to work for CCTV-9 "CCTV English Channel," in the International Department as a news anchor and broadcasting consultant. My China Daily describes what it was like for him to be a foreigner in China. Confused...
Celebrate Chinese Culture is an epic series of books about the different facets of Chinese heritage throughout history. China’s modernity cannot be fully understood without looking into its glorious past of milestones in scientific inventions, political exploits and...
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This book begins with a general introduction of various“Chinese languages”, languages of different Chinese ethnic groups as well as the majority Han people. The relation between Mandarin Chinese and Chinese dialects is also explained with fair clarity. Through...
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This book is an overall introduction of Chinese ritual systems and the related social norms. The first part begins with an elaboration of the central Chinese concept Li, which carries a wide range of connotations including not only rites and rituals but also what are...
Chinese people have a history of 5,000 years of civilization. Information about the origins of Chinese traditional festivals not only help us to understand the customs and everyday habits of the Chinese but also their rich cultural heritage. The reader will be...
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First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during...
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Chinese Drama is a textbook primarily aimed at those English-speaking students who want to study chinese drama. It is also a good reference for teachers and other readers who would like to know more about chinese drama and chinese culture. It provides a...
Chinese Made Fun is the first book which allows Mandarin Chinese learners the chance to improve their reading,writing and expand vocabulary skills, whilst discovering about different aspects of Chinese history, society and culture. This beautifully illustrated book...
History of Chinese Characters is part of a series of bilingual books called History of Chinese Civilization. Chinese characters are the oldest continuously used system of writing in the world. This book contains interesting and inspiring historical facts and...
According to Chinese tradition, the history of silk begins in the 27th century BC. Its use was confined to China until the Silk Road opened at some point during the latter half of the first millennium BC. China maintained its virtual monopoly over silk for another...
中国文化博大精深,源远流长。作者程裕祯以简洁的笔触,深入浅出地勾画...
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