I have found that all of our clients are interested in learning about Chinese culture and customs as well as learning to speak Chinese. Chinese culture is rich and profound. It has the richest historical records. Chinese have been most historically-minded. Perhaps, China has more historical records than the whole world put together. This guess […]
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The white lily symbolises “Love for all seasons” and is widely used in Chinese weddings. In China the lily flower is a symbol of motherly love and also symbolizes the beauty of women. In addition, the lily also represents the purity of the soul. The color of the lily is very rich and most Chinese
I Ching literally means the Book of Changes. The I Ching is the most ancient book in China on analysis of the present situation with possible changes in the future. Chinese philosophy advocates the belief that mankind is part of the Universe and that what happens in the near future can be predicted by what
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china.org.cn Marriage traditions in China can be mystifying to a foreigner especially considering the idea that marriage is not just about the couple but about the joining of families. The following article with a byline from Alan Paul Trundley that I have found posted in various places on the internet provides some interesting insights through
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Yue Lao, The Matchmaker, is the god who unites persons in marriage. Yue Lao translates as The Old Man in the Moon. According to Chinese legend Yue Lao, The Matchmaker, holds a book in his hands called “the book of fate”, on which the marriage of all people are recorded. Also in his hands there is a
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