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9 Things You Need to Know About the Lantern Festival (元宵節)
Lantern Festival is called Yuan Xiao Jie meaning Yuan Xiao Festival (元宵節) in Chinese. It falls on the 15th day of the 1st month on the Lunar Calendar and this year it’s on February 19th, 2019. The Lantern Festival officially marks the...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Ma Mian Skirt (馬面裙) from the Ming Dynasty
Ma Mian Qun (馬面裙) literarily means Horse Face Skirt, but it actually has nothing to do with a horse’s face. It’s the single most representative skirt of the Ming Dynasty. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear...
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How Ancient Chinese Kept Time: Chinese Timekeeping System
Did ancient Chinese people use the same timekeeping system as today? In today’s video, let’s take a look at what are some of the ways that ancient Chinese people kept time before the invention of clocks and watches. Hanfu, meaning Han...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Qixiong Ruqun (齊胸襦裙) from the Tang Dynasty
Qixiong Ruqun or Chest-High Ruqun (齊胸襦裙) is a typical Tang Dynasty women’s hanfu. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Qixiong Ruqun. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history behind...
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The History of Chinese Hair Pieces: How Were They Made
The use of #hairpieces was a common practice throughout Chinese history. Ancient Chinese people treasured their hair greatly. People wouldn’t get haircuts unless they were forced to. So what were the hair pieces made of? I'm wearing Tang...
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How to Make Gluten-Free Mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival (冰皮月餅)
This snow skin gluten free mooncake recipe is for those who are gluten intolerant or on a gluten-free diet, but still want to enjoy mooncakes on this Chinese holiday. You can simply swap the tapioca starch back to wheat starch for...