Category Chinese Culture & Tradition

Ethnicities of China: Part 1

China, renowned for its rich history, vast landscapes, and vibrant culture, is home to a diverse array of ethnicities, each contributing to the country's unique identity. In this explorative series, we delve into the rich diversity of China's 56 ethnic groups, highlighting their unique customs, traditions, and contributions to the nation's history and cultural heritage. Part 1: Han, Zhuang, Uyghur, and Hui

Understanding Yi Jing

Yi Jing Yin and yang, elements, and hexagrams

The Yi Jing, also known as the I Ching or the Book of Changes, is an ancient Chinese divination text and one of the oldest Chinese classics. It has been a fundamental source of Chinese philosophy, cosmology, and metaphysics for over 3,000 years. The Yi Jing consists of a set of 64 hexagrams, each made up of six lines, either broken (yin) or unbroken (yang).