- How a rooster crows around the world The morning wake-up call from a rooster has universal meaning. What’s distinctive is what different countries call it.
- How to make your own paper folding-鸡 (Rooster) for Chinese New Year Interested in making a paper rooster? Watch these videos to learn how!
- If you were born in the Year of the Rooster, what does that mean? According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, this year is Year of the Rooster. Find out the good, and bad characteristics of those born in the Year of the Rooster
- Archway in DC Chinatown symbol of east meeting west Every year, hundreds of people, Chinese and American, parade through the Chinatown Friendship Archway. The arch is designed by Chinese American architect Alfred H. Liu, as a token of friendship between Beijing and Washington when they first established the sister city program.
- For some, the traditional red envelope is getting an update The red envelope is a long-held tradition surrounding the Chinese New Year. But, with updated technology, the tradition is now going high-tech.
- Chinese New Year traditional dishes have special meaning Among many Chinese New Year traditions, having a lavish feast with family on New Year’s Eve is considered an essential part of the celebration.
- Chinese New Year began as a horror story, watch it here Many many moons ago, a horrific beast roamed the Chinese countryside, striking at the close of every year to eat innocent villagers, their livestock, and their hard-earned crops.
- Everything you need to know about China’s Lantern Festival This Monday marks China’s Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, and the last day of the Lunar New Year celebrations.
- Chinese students celebrating Spring Festival in Washington, D.C. During Spring Festival Chinese students in Washington, D.C. celebrate in various ways at the school home. CCTV America interviewed students from The George Washington University to talk about their Chinese New Year experience in Washington, D.C.
- How apes, gorillas & chimpanzees swing differently The Year of the Monkey requires some explanation. Here is our primate primer.
- Here’s the authentic way to celebrate Chinese New Year It is Spring Festival season, a hugely important holiday for China and the Chinese. Preparations for the celebration start early.
- What these kids have to say about Chinese New Year will crack you up Not sure what the Lunar New Year is all about? These kids from the Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School in Washington D.C. give you the scoop.
- The Monkey King, standing splits, and a bamboo flute Traditional Chinese opera has a long, expansive history. One of the most famous characters is the Monkey King, a character based on a 16th century novel who recently made an appearance on the U.S. east coast.
- The world’s largest movement of people happens during Chinese New Year. We followed 7 of them The huge migration of people in China back to their family homes for Spring Festival is called Chunyun. It’s the massive rush of people by plane, train, and automobile that has become the largest annual migration of people in the world.
- Havana Cuba’s Chinatown celebrates Spring Festival Another kind of party is underway in Cuba. Chinatown in Havana is partying for the Lunar New Year with a range of cultural activities.
- Chinese New Year styles and celebrations from Asia to the US Lunar New Year is in full effect and the Chinese are celebrating around the world with a unique style and vibrancy.
- Chinese New Year’s celebration fireworks sparkle the nation China came alive with celebrations as the world celebrated the Spring Festival, welcoming in the Year of the Monkey. Chinese people throughout the country and across the world counted down to midnight with the CCTV Spring Festival Gala before going outside with family and friends to set off fireworks and firecrackers.
- Is your Chinese Zodiac sign the monkey? Then heed this advice! Chinese New Year is upon us, and on the eve of February 7, local time in Beijing, parties for this massive celebration will begin. This is The Year of the Monkey according to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, and if this is your Zodiac year, you’d better pay attention to this advice in order to stay […]
- Epic tale “Journey to the West” still a hit in China The famous Chinese show called “Journey to the West” or Xi You Ji, is a legendary Chinese TV show adapted from one of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature. It has 25 episodes and originally aired from 1982 to 1988 in China. The show is a classic and re-airs every year on Chinese […]
- Chinese New Year celebrated at US NBA basketball game China’s cultural influence on the West becomes even more clear during this time of the Year.
- Steamed pearl rice balls It’s Chinese New Year! You know what that means: It’s time for the traditional family reunion dinner. Why don’t you skip the line and celebrate the big day at home this year?
- Seared shrimp on pan-fried garlic rice roodles Rice noodles, or noodles in general represent longevity. Growing up, my family always made some kind of noodle dish at New Year’s dinner. If you like shrimp, garlic and rice noodles, this dish is prepared just for you!
- The first Chinese Baijiu bar opens in the US Located in New York’s Greenwich Village is Lumos—the first Baijiu focused bar to open in the U.S. Lumos co-owner Orson Salicetti was inspired by the diverse flavor profiles of Baijiu and wanted to introduce the spirit to the seasoned or adventurous drinkers in New York.
- CCTV announces hosts for Feb 7th Spring Fest Gala China Central Television revealed the presenter line-up for their annual Chinese New Year Gala for the night of Feb. 7, and here are the beautiful faces and personalities!