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China

Traditions5 min

The Lantern Festival: when China lights up the night

History and traditions of the Lantern Festival (元宵节) in China: lanterns, riddles, tangyuan, dragon and lion dances, the fifteenth night of the New Year.

June 26, 2026Read

China

Society6 min

Mahjong: The History and Rules of the Chinese Tile Game

The history of mahjong, the Chinese tile game: Qing-era origins, the 144 tiles, the worldwide craze of the 1920s, and the Chinese, Japanese and American variants.

May 31, 2026Read

China

Traditions6 min

Chinese New Year: the Spring Festival, the world's largest celebration

Origins, legends and rituals of Chinese New Year: the Nian monster, the red envelopes, the reunion dinner, the lion dances and the Lantern Festival.

May 19, 2026Read

China

Arts5 min

Chinese paper cutting: the art of scissors and luck

History and symbols of jianzhi, Chinese paper cutting: red motifs on New Year windows, double happiness, origins after the invention of paper, listed by UNESCO.

March 20, 2026Read