- 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.
- The most difficult Spring Festival question: When are you getting married? About 80 percent of Chinese people who have reached marriageable age are under pressure from their parents to get married, according to a report. As Spring Festival, an occasion for family reunions, approaches, young people returning home from their jobs in the city will face another round of scrutiny from older relatives about whether or […]
- 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.
- Spring Festival travel rush underway as people return to work Millions of Chinese traveled home to spend the Spring Festival with family, and they are on the move again.
- 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.
- Giant panda triplets greet visitors during Spring Festival in Guangdong Giant panda triplets have become the focus of attention of holiday revelers in the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park, south China’s Guangdong Province, during the Chinese lunar New Year or Spring Festival.
- Touring the world’s oldest Chinatown in the Philippines Chinatown in cities across the globe have been celebrating the Lunar New Year.
- 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.
- 8 billion digital red envelopes given for Spring Festival The number of digital “red envelopes” with gift money sent and received via the WeChat messaging platform reached 8.08 billion on Jan. 7, the lunar new year eve, which is eight times that of last year.
- 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 […]
- Seared scallops with broccoli Most of you are familiar with Chinese stir-fry dishes. You can order them from any Chinese restaurant. This recipe is a must-order for my family every time we go out to eat, especially on Chinese New Year. Unfortunately, restaurants have been raising this dish’s price sky-high because of its high-end ingredients and seasonal requirements. Believe […]
- World’s largest human migration Chunyun may break record The start of the Lunar New Year is just a weekend away. And the world’s largest human migration, “Chunyun”, is happening in China.
- Universal Studios Hollywood prepared for Spring Festival holiday Chinese tourists visit California more than any other state in the U.S. Many of them make a stop at Universal Studios Hollywood. It’s all the more reason for the theme park to celebrate Lunar New Year.
- 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?
