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The Fast and Furious Dragon Boat Racers of Foshan
In Foshan, the Ming-dynasty tradition of dragon boat racing continues to draw daring local competitors and big crowds
China’s Lunar New Year Travel Rush in Numbers
A glance at the data behind travel and spending that finally reached pre-pandemic heights during China’s holiday season
Flames of Fortune: A Chinese Village’s Fiery Leap into the Lunar New Year
The people of Zhengpan celebrate the Lunar New Year by charging into flames for good fortune
Pigs and Party Games: Celebrating Lunar New Year, Dongbei Style
Folk customs and culture of Northeast China during the Lunar New Year
How One Village Sows the Seeds of Wealth at Lunar New Year
The people of Fengxi village celebrate the Lunar New Year with a unique folk ritual involving sugarcane, deities, and fire
Celebrating Chinese Little New Year
China’s Lunar New Year celebrations begin with rituals and offerings to the kitchen god
Ban or Bang? China’s Fireworks Paradox
Why does the land that invented fireworks and firecrackers prohibit them in so many places?
Chinese-Language Christmas Movies To Stream Right Now
Tired of “Love Actually” and “Home Alone”? Here are four Chinese-language Christmas movies to watch this festive season.
Acrobats, Tai Chi, Kids: What Makes a Chinese Opening Ceremony?
From celebrations of workers at the 1959 National Games to vast displays of technological prowess during this year’s Asian Games, China’s opening ceremonies have evolved dramatically over time
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations Through the Ages
Mid-Autumn Festival was only made an official holiday in 2008, but people have celebrated it for centuries
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