Colorful Southwest: The Zhuang, Miao, Yi, and Dai Cultures of China
Zhuang, Miao, Yi, and Dai cultures in Southwest China feature colorful festivals, music, dance, traditional food, and daily life across mountains and rivers.
Colorful Southwest: The Zhuang, Miao, Yi, and Dai Cultures of China
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The Origin and Long History of Chinese Kites
Table of Contents 1. The Origin of Kites - The History of Kites- Who Invented Kites 2. The Purpose of the First Kites - Military Purposes- Information Transmission and Reconnaissance...
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The Invention and Spread of Paper: China's Precious Gift to the World
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - The Importance and Historical Significance of Paper- The Profound Impact of Paper on the Development of Civilization 2. The World Before Paper - Stone...
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The History and Cultural Significance of Traditional Chinese Lanterns
Table of Contents 1. Cultural Symbolism of Chinese Lanterns - Cultural Significance of Lanterns at Home and Abroad- Lanterns as a Symbol of Chinese Architecture and Chinese Restaurants 2. History...
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The Origin, Types and Cultural Connotations of Chinese Knots
Table of Contents 1. The historical origin of Chinese knots 1.1 Origin and early development1.2 The prototype technology of the Paleolithic Age 2. The predecessor of writing: knotting 2.1 The...
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The Eight Immortals and Feng Shui: Mystical Powers in Chinese Folk Culture
Table of Contents 1. Introduction: The Cultural Background of the Eight Immortals - The Definition and Cultural Importance of the Eight Immortals- The Status of the Eight Immortals in Chinese...
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Guan Gong: Legend, History, Symbolism and Feng Shui Layout of the God of War and God of Wealth
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - Guan Gong's Status in Eastern Culture- Guan Gong as a Symbol of Business God of Wealth 2. Background and History of Guan Gong -...
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Avalokitesvara: The Goddess Who Listens to The Cries of The World
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - Popularity and significance of Guanyin- Guanyin's influence in global culture 2. Origin and evolution of Guanyin - Sanskrit name and meaning of Guanyin- Transformation...
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The Role of Chrysanthemums in Chinese Culture and Feng Shui Symbolism
Table of Contents 1. Introduction - The cultural status and symbolic meaning of chrysanthemum- The unique role of chrysanthemum in Chinese culture 2. The origin and history of chrysanthemum -...
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Chinese Lucky Charms for Good Luck
Table of Contents 1. Dzi Beads- Origin and Symbolism- Common Uses and Designs 2. Auspicious Chinese Emperor Coins- Characteristics of Ancient Coins- Feng Shui Meanings of Coins and How to...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Feng Shui Treasure Bowl
Table of Contents 1. Introduction- The role and importance of Feng Shui cornucopia2. The difference between cornucopia and cornucopia- The openness and visibility of cornucopia- The closedness and concealment of...
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Dragon Turtle Feng Shui Therapy in Chinese Culture
Table of Contents 1. Overview of the Dragon Turtle- 1.1 The Origin and Symbolism of the Dragon Turtle- 1.2 The Cultural Background of the Dragon Turtle- 1.3 The Importance of...
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Qilin, China's Feng Shui Unicorn
Table of Contents 1. Overview of Qilin - The appearance and characteristics of Qilin- The relationship between Qilin and Chinese dragon- The cultural symbolism of Qilin: wisdom, wealth, prosperity and...
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The Patron Saint of Chinese Homes: Stone Lions
Table of Contents 1. Overview of stone lions - Historical background of stone lions- Relationship between stone lions and Fu dogs- Importance of stone lions in Feng Shui 2. Feng...
