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How the modern cheongsam came to be
November 18 Zhiyu Wang
Cheongsam, also called Qipao, is embroidered silk dress that was developed during the Qing dynasty.

CheongsamShanghai
A sneak peek of Yangxin Hall at China’s Capital Museum
November 9 Weiwei Guan
“This is the first time that the Palace Museum has opened so many places and antiques to the public.”

BeijingForbidden CityMuseum
From homeless to museum curator: a feline story
November 3 Zhe Wang
In the Guanfu Museum, cats curate ancient artworks, porcelain crafts, and furniture.

BeijingMuseum
Kumbum: heart of tibetan buddhism along the ancient Silk Road
October 28 Teng Mu
The Kumbum Monastery in Xining, Qinghai Province is one of the most important sites of Tibetan Buddhism along the Silk Road.

Kumbum MonasterySilk RoadTibetan Buddhism
The Shamans of Jilin
October 28 Xinzhu Xiao
Shamanistic rituals, central to traditional Mongolian religion, are practiced actively in northern China.

Religion
Medicated bath of the Yao minority
September 30 Teng Mu
Medicated bath every day, healthy and long life.

Medicated bathTraditional Chinese medicineYao minority
The four most popular Chinese operas
September 27 Teng Mu
Chinese opera is an ancient art form with enduring charms.

Beijing OperaHuangmei OperaYu OperaYue Opera
The oldest oriental Valentine’s Day
September 19 Teng Mu
A dating festival that started more than 2000 years ago is just one of the Miao people’s famous celebrations.

GuizhouMiao minoritySister Festival
The Han Show
September 19 Teng Mu
The Han Show: the biggest theater show about the world’s biggest ethnic group.

Han ShowHubeiWuhan
How do Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?
September 18 Teng Mu
September 15th was China’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Make sure you know how Chinese people have celebrated one of their biggest days.

CelebrationsMid-Autumn Festival

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