Da siu yan is an age-old Cantonese practice of venting one’s anger or frustration in a non-confrontation manner. Its ritualistic nature need not be taken too seriously.
The hulu, wu lou or gourd can be used in many ways in feng shui, either as enhancer or cure. Each gourd is designed to cater for a specific purpose.
The bottle gourd in China is called hulu or wu lou. It is a popular icon of good health, fertility, longevity, and prosperity for many centuries.
When using a flower vase for feng shui purposes, careful consideration must be given to the choice of vase. Also, there are taboos to be observed.
The golden toad, also known as chan chu, is a popular wealth symbol of the Chinese. It is 3-legged and loves to gobble up wealth and spits out riches.
Chinese spirit mediums are known as tang-ki in Hokkien. Their performance of ritual self-flagellation is a spectacular scene at major temple festivals.
Knowing the basics of Chinese horoscope will enable you to choose fashion accessories that suit you, based on your Chinese zodiac sign.
The pixiu or pi yao is a fierce, powerful and auspicious beast. Besides being a wealth symbol, it can be used in feng shui in various ways.
According to ancient texts, Pixiu was an auspicious and powerful beast. It was known by several other names such as Pi Yao, Tian Lu, Bi Xie, Tao Ba, etc.
Every year, the Goddess of Mercy is said to open treasury on the 26th day of the Chinese New Year to help the poor. Anyone can "borrow" from her.
Are you having bad romance luck right now? The Chinese called it "rotten tao hua". There are ways to cut off such frustrating tao hua.
Chinese Unicorn Dance is one of the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage. There are many variations of the dance, depending on the village or region.
The Xuan Kong or Nine Palaces Flying Stars Fengshui is a classical fengshui system that takes into account time and space when evaluating a property.
Zhong Sheng Ji is an advanced Taoism feng shui technique, which involves creating a live grave. Popularly used for enhancing wealth, health, etc.
Kirin (Qilin) is one of the "Four Divine Creatures" mentioned in ancient Chinese texts. There are many interesting stories about this auspicious beast.
There used to be many traditions and customs for the Chinese New Year. Some of them are no longer observed by the younger generations.
Jiaobei divination is one of the most common methods used by the Chinese. Learn why and how practitioners use moon-shaped blocks to seek guidance.
Bone Weight Astrology is an ancient and simple method of fortune telling. It is very easy to master and does not need professional guidance.
Yam-Pak refers to Yam Kim Fai and Pak Suet Sin, prominent Hong Kong Cantonese opera actresses. They are the original performers of Di Nü Hua.
"Di Nü Hua", written in 1957, is a very famous Cantonese opera. It focuses on the story of Princess Changping, the last princess of the Ming Dynasty.
Unlike other methods, the Twelve Day Spirits System of date selection is very simple and does not require in-depth knowledge of Chinese metaphysics.
Tong Sheng, the Chinese Almanac, is a sophisticated compilation of ancient systems that concern or foretell many aspects of one’s life.
Have you ever seen a Spring Ox picture in the Chinese Almanac and wonder what is it for? Detailed analysis of it can be found in this hub.
Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. Mooncake, a chinese pastry, is a must-have delicacy in the celebration.
For the singles who are not in any steady relationship, enhancing love luck can increase dating opportunities, which might later lead to a marriage.
Symbolism is an important aspect in feng shui. Traditional feng shui masters like to use the rooster symbol to remedy certain problems.
Many of you would have heard about fengshui enhancement of love luck. Do you know activation of tao hua luck for married couples can be double-edged?
Garuda, a mythical bird, originated from Hindu mythology. A powerful predatory bird, he feeds exclusively on Nagas (serpents or dragon-like divine beings).
Pei Yan Ling is hailed as China’s living national treasure in the Chinese operatic arts. She is a renowned male impersonator in Hebei opera.