Teaching Kids History and Mythology with Crafts
Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of Chinese music and learn about the history and myth surrounding the zither, known in China as the Guzheng. Origin of the Chinese Zither The history of the Chinese zither begins over 2500 years ago during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). Back then, it was […]
The Ancient Chinese Phoenix: “Chinese phoenix / Fenghuang / 鳳凰(ほうおう)” by TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 The Fenghuang is a mythological creature that you might already know as the Chinese Phoenix. Unlike the Greek Phoenix, this magical bird DOES NOT burst into flames only to be reborn, although it is born […]
By Hali photographer? Or museum? Artwork by unknown Chinese weaver – The Long Long, Liong, Loong or Lung are several names for the snake-like dragon from Chinese Mythology. These dragons have four small legs, the tail of a snake, the muzzle of a dog, the horns of a deer, the eyes of lobster, the mane […]