Travel Stories: What’s Behind the Whitewashed Structures in Morocco’s Port Town?
It was a familiar sight: clear skies and calm waters, though this time I was…
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From the Archives: The Right Christmas Gift for your Ayi or Chinese Friends
Christmas is approaching, and it is a race to find the right gift for our…
Some of the Earliest Known Photographs of China Now on Display at Tsinghua
A new exhibition at the Tsinghua University Art Museum titled Vision and Reflection: Photographs of China in the 19th…
The Chinese Minorities Park: An Outdoor Museum with Many Names
I recently took my three children to The Chinese Minorities Park (a.k.a The China Ethnic…
M Woods Family and School Workshops: Educational Programs Bring Works of Art to Life
Beijing’s young learners are encouraged to explore contemporary art through a series of specially designed…
Dos and Don’ts for A Bedroom with Good Feng Shui
Feng shui (风水, literally “wind and water”), is an ancient form of art in China.…
Chopsticks Taboos: 12 Unholy Ways to Pick Up Your Food
The use of chopsticks to pick food up from the plate will earn you several…
Word! The Stories Behind 7 Common Spring Festival Foods
If you’ve been in China for Spring Festival before, you know the best part is…
Look Ma, No Regifting! 10 Culturally-Appropriate Presents for Spring Festival
Spring Festival is now in full swing, but choosing seasonal gifts for Chinese friends can…
Pig Out: A Rundown of Beijing’s Best Temple Fairs
For Beijingers, attending a miaohui (temple fair) comes second only to the family reunion dinner…