The Chinese American Without a Chinese Name I walked up to the customs agent's counter in Beijing International airport, and mindlessly handed the customs agent my passport. He then mindlessly did his thing with my passport. It was supposed to be a quiet transaction, but he broke the silence when he looked up and asked if I still use my Chinese name in America. With a blank look on my face, I began to consider supplying him with an answer he might like to hear, but he didn't give me enough time to think and he answered for me that that I must not use my Chinese name anymore. My passp...

Bruce Lee, Jacky Chan and Jet Li are the probably among the most popular faces of Chinese culture to the outer world than any others. The reason is simple - Chinese martial arts or more specifically Kung Fu and Tai Chi has been enjoying a steady popularity in the West since the 1980s. The whole range external martial arts or Shaolin Kung Fu and internal martial arts or Taijiquan aim not only at self defense but in building physical health and strength. Kungfu and other Chinese martial arts are regarded as one of China’s most prominent cultural symbols. It is an indispensable medium of ente...

The modern Chinese tunic suit is a style of male attire known in China as the Chungshan suit or Zhongshan suit (traditional Chinese: ???; simplified Chinese: ???; pinyin: Zhongshan zhuang) (after Sun Zhongshan), and known in the West as the Mao suit (after Mao Zedong). Sun Zhongshan (better known as Sun Yat-sen) introduced the style shortly after the founding of the Republic of China as a form of national dress although with a distinctly political and later governmental implication. When the Republic was founded in 1912, the style of dress worn in China was based on Manchu dress (qipao and c...

One of the most important formal wear in any men's wardrobe is Men's suit. Every man should at least have one suit. There are always time when we require to be formally appear like attending a formal occasion or a job interview where we cannot go with out an apt suit. Men's suit projects his confidence and power in business further it represents stylish masculinity during formal occasions. Hence, having a right suit is really important for your wardrobe. You have two choices, either have your suit tailored or get it off-rack. Tailored suits are specifically individualized and modified to...

"Lucky" Chinese New Year symbols are an important part of celebrating the Spring Festival. Afterall, it is the start of spring -- a perfect time to have your New Year wishes come true! And what better way to usher in happiness, prosperity and health than to enjoy "auspicious food" with family and friends? Here are the Top 8 auspicious food symbols for Chinese New Year. These delicious dishes are served during the reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's eve with family members. For a comphrensive list and description of more Chinese New Year dishes and delicacies, visi...

What are the Chinese New Year activities for celebrating this most important festival in the Chinese calendar? Let's start at the beginning... In China, Chinese New Year is called the Spring Festival. That’s because the first day of Chinese New Year falls on the start of spring. The beginning of spring is a fresh start… It's the start of a new year of sowing and reaping. A wish for a good harvest in the year ahead. (That's how the Chinese character for "year" nian2 ? came about.) A cause for celebration! All around the world, Chinese families... ...

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The Chinese zodiac is based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar. Because the Chinese Lunar Calendar bases the start of the year on the cycles of the moon, Chinese New Year doesn't always fall on the same day every year. It can fall between late January and the middle of February, this year however, it was on the 14th of February 2010. Unlike the Western Zodiac, which allocates a star sign to a person based on the time of month that person was born, the Chinese Zodiac allocates an animal sign based on what year that person was born. Was I born in the Year ...

Unlike the United States which is 200 plus years old, China is an ancient country and civilization. This has led to long standing rules of conduct in society that are of great interest. Cultural Traditions In China China is an ancient country, with thousands of years of history which lay a rich basis for the lives of its inhabitants today. While some of the ancient Chinese myths and cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and incorporated into everyday life. Taking a look into the cultural traditions of China can reveal a ...

Chinese herbal teas are also called Tisanes and are not, technically speaking, actually teas. Rather, they are infusions made from herbs instead of tea that is made from the Camelia Sinensis plant. The essence of the herb is extracted when the tea is steeped in hot water. Chinese herbal teas are traditionally used for their healing, medicinal properties. Many varieties are also enjoyed simply for their taste, however. China is known for producing an entire pharmacy of herbs, making the herbal teas from there increasingly popular today. The Beneficial Properties of Chinese Herbal Teas...