Internet Culture and Netizens in China It’s fair to say that China, more than any other country in the world, has fully embraced the wonders of the internet. Nowhere else in the world do I know where you can order a cup of tea on a ‘mini-app’ on messenger app, WeChat and have it delivered… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! This article is not going to teach you how to ‘Feng Shui’ your home, or tell you where to place your cacti, but will explain how I essentially went from ‘this is weird’ to kind of getting Feng Shui and what it means within Chinese culture…. Read More
During and after the Chinese New Year, it is common to open new businesses, buy a new home, or get married in China. Since it’s that time of year again, you can try out some of these phrases to celebrate and congratulate people on their prosperous New Year to come. Of course, many of these… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Cultures all over the world have their own superstitions that to an outsider might seem peculiar. Friday 13th is said to be the ‘unluckiest day of the year’ for many people in the west, whilst the number 17 is unlucky in Italy. Superstitions do not just… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! The idea of preserving a language is not an uncommon one. All over the world, dialects are dying out and it’s up to the people to keep them alive. There are over 6500 languages spoken, but 2000 of those have less than 1000 speakers. Mandarin Chinese… Read More
Eating and drinking in Chinese culture is quite different to that of the West. The idea of Chinese dining etiquette is said to have come from the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC) and is often a noisy and social affair. Dining in restaurants with friends, family or colleagues is enveloped in respect for your elders and… Read More