Ancient Etiquette－Saluting with Folded Hands

   Saluting each otherSaluting with folded hands is a traditional Chinese etiquette showing respect to others. The basic posture is clasping both hands, with one hand over the other, and raising them in front of the chest. According to research, the etiquette probably originated before the Zhou Dynasty.   According to the Rites of Zhou, there were different ways to

Buying Goods ahead of Spring Festival

It is a tradition for Chinese people, young or old, man or woman, girl or boy, to buy their favored goods ahead of Spring Festival, because it gives the best time for them to buy almost whatever they like, after a whole year's hard work or good study. Some big-scale fairs are thus held happily. Following pictures just describe the strong festival atmosphere and people's great enthusiasm for

Ancient Custom of Kowtow

   Ancient kowtow In historical operas and films, people often performed kowtow - a traditional custom for worship on bended knees. It is said that the history can be traced back as early as the legendary Emperor Xuan Yuan. How this custom originated and how it survived has a lot to do with the living standards and custom of ancient Chinese people. In the past, it was

How Some Ethnic Groups in Yunnan Celebrate New Year

   Minority girls In Southwest of China lies Yunnan Province, one of China's provinces that see many Ethinic minority groups. Varied tradition, custom and habits influence different groups living here. Some fantastic and interesting custom that may never be witnessed elsewhere in China can be found in local. Such experience will always entertain and surprise

Chinese Table Manners

   Chinese share dishesIn terms of table manners, unlike the West where everyone has their own plate of food, in China the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares them, which forms the main differenc of eating habits. If you are treated by a Chinese host, be prepared for a multitude of food. Chinese take pride in their culture of cuisine and will do their best

Twin Brothers Experience Traditional Wedding Together

   Twin brothers ready for salute In Jiangsu Province, there are twin brothers named Li Guanglong and Li Guangbiao, who held their traditional wedding ceremonies together, attracting many people to watch. (photo from Xinhua)    Twin bridegrooms lead their brides through the crowd. Bridegrooms went on steps to continue the rituals. (photo from

Cities Decorated to Welcome Spring Festival

As a rule in China, people will decorate their homes or city streets to expect the Spring Festival. All these ornaments are of Spring Festival features, expressing Chinese people's good wishes and blessings for Lunar New Year. Here are some pictures showing the traditions of Spring Festival.      People were wandering in front of decorations. In Hefei, Anhui

100-Family Meals of Dai Village

   100 Families eat together. The village of Dai is actually a big family--a condition that is especially evident during the 100-family meal. During important festivals, every family in Lujiang and Nanhu will contribute one or two dishes for a huge banquet. Under the big, old banyan tree, a long table is loaded with all kinds of Dai dishes where villagers gather to enjoy

The Tujia Ethnic Group Cry Marriage

     Ten girls include the bride in the middle are crying on the eve of wedding day.   Crying marriage is a matrimonial custom that must be observed by every Tujia girl, whether she is satisfied with the bridegroom or not. Some brides begin to cry as early as two months ahead of the marriage, while others cry for at least ten days or half a month

Some Local Areas See Chinese Traditional Wedding

Long long ago when it was in Feudal society, young Chinese people held traditional wedding. It usually involved 6 necessary procedures, namely: match-making, engagement, betrothal presents, meeting the bride,three bows, and drinking wedlock wine. For example, the bride wore red costume with embroidery like phoenix on it. She sit in a sedan which was often carried by four men. The

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