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China
Enveloppes rouges traditionnelles chinoises ornées de motifs dorés, offertes lors des fêtes pour transmettre argent et bons voeux.
Culture7 min

Hongbao: the art of the red envelope in China

Everything about hongbao, the red envelopes of money given at Chinese New Year and other big occasions. Traditions, amounts, etiquette and the digital turn.

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China
Lanternes rouges illuminant le quartier du temple de Confucius à Nankin.
Traditions6 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.

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China
Tuiles de mahjong disposées pour une partie, jeu traditionnel chinois.
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.

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China
Danse du lion lors des célébrations du Nouvel An chinois.
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.

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China
Découpage de papier chinois jianzhi, motif rouge ajouré.
Arts6 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.

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