Valentine’s Day has arrived, filling the streets with a sweet, romantic atmosphere. On this special day, many couples face the delightful challenge of expressing their love through their outfits. When Hanfu meets Valentine’s Day, a journey through millennia of romance Read more…
The legend and culture of the dragon are integral parts of China’s historical heritage, representing one of the most iconic cultural symbols of the Chinese nation. In the traditional culture of the Han and other ethnic groups, the dragon is Read more…
Hejia Village, as the name suggests, is a village inhabited by a family with the surname He, a common surname in China. In ancient times, this area in Chang’an was a prime residential area for royal families, nobles, and high-ranking Read more…
Hejia Village, as the name suggests, is a village inhabited by a family with the surname He, a common surname in China. In ancient times, this area in Chang’an was a prime residential area for royal families, nobles, and high-ranking Read more…
The term “脂泽粉黛” (makeup) , referring to makeup, first appeared in Han Feizi’s “On the Art of Learning (《韩非子· 显学篇》)” over 2200 years ago, indicating that “cosmetic products” were already in use. During the Eastern Zhou period, especially the Spring Read more…
Yesterday, February 12, 2025, Wednesday, was the Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday also known as Yuanxiao Festival, Shangyuan Festival, Spring Lantern Festival, and Little New Year. It falls on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar Read more…
Before the invention of electricity, fire became an important source of warmth, and ancient people created various heating devices using fire as the medium. Some of these methods are still in use today. Let’s take a look! Ⅰ. Fire-Heat Floor Read more…
“The cold winter deepens, as snow buries a thousand homes.” In the depths of winter, as the year draws to a close, the Qianlong Emperor’s court created a vivid depiction of the twelfth month in the Yongzheng Court’s Twelve Month Read more…
About Hanfu Hanfu is the traditional clothing of ancient China, and it was the dominant style of dress for many centuries. Although the term “Hanfu” is derived from the Han Dynasty, the style itself originated long before, with roots tracing Read more…
Ⅰ. Decorative Items The decorative items in the palaces of the Forbidden City during the Qing Dynasty can be regarded as a collection of exquisite art treasures from various dynasties. With their exceptional craftsmanship and beautiful designs, they were considered Read more…