Chinese Traditional Culture: Spring Festival
Preface: Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, with many legends, customs, and taboos about…
Chinese Traditional Culture: Cai Shen (the God of Wealth)
Preface: In traditional Chinese culture, Cai Shen (the God of Wealth) is the deity in charge of wealth and commerce,…
Chinese Mythology: Ao Guang, Dong Hai Long Wang (the Long King of the East China Sea)
Preface: The Long King of the East China Sea, Dong Hai Long Wang, Ao Guang, is the king of the…
Chinese Cultural Traditions: Dui Lian (Couplets)
Preface: Dui Lian (Couplets) are a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and a unique art form of the Chinese language…
Chinese Mythology: Door Gods
Preface: The Men Shen is a deity that guards the door in Chinese folk beliefs. It is a popular guardian…
Chinese Mythology: Si Hai Long Wang (The Dragon King of the Four Seas)
Preface: Si Hai Long Wang is a god honored by the Chinese people. It is the general name of the…
Chinese Mythology: Hou Tu Niang Niang
Preface: Hou Tu (后土), the central god in ancient Chinese mythology who aided Zhong Yang Tian Di (the central heavenly…