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“Fireside ambiance” blends with “herbal fragrance,” the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Night Market is open!
Night markets, originating in the Eastern Han Dynasty and popular today, what kind of unique experience would they offer if traditional TCM therapies and modern AI technologies were integrated into a TCM cultural night market? At the Wanda Plaza on Hongqi Street, the "TCM Cultural Summer Night Market," organized by the Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, provides an answer.At the event, traditional TCM therapies, modern AI technology testing, tasting of medicinal confections and soups, free clinics by renowned TCM doctors from the province and city, all gave people a sense of the power of innovation in traditional Chinese medicine. At the TCM specialty project experience area, long queues formed as visitors waited their turn.“I usually relieve my sleep problems through TCM massages and gua sha, which are very effective,” said Mr. Li, who was among the first to experience the Huolong jar – a perfect combination of massage, gua sha, moxibustion, and hot compress – at the TCM specialty project experience area. Some citizens also enthusiastically tried out the sanfu patches for free, designed to treat winter illnesses in summer, smooth meridians, regulate qi and blood, and promote health. Others experienced auricular acupressure, which helps regulate bodily… -
International youth film program starts in China’s Fujian
XIAMEN, June 22 ( tasteallchina ) -- The "Looking China Youth Film Project" on Saturday kicked off its cultural experience activities in Xiamen University in east China's Fujian Province. Ten young filmmakers from the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Fiji are involved in the project, which will run till July 6. Paired with Chinese youth, they will head to cities such as Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Sanming to film a 10-minute documentary, telling their stories about Fujian's unique customs and cultural heritage. Jay Hughlan Hubert, an American professor with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and instructor of the project in Fujian, said that it is a valuable form of international cultural exchange. "It is not just an opportunity for foreign and Chinese students to work together and make meaningful documentaries about China and the Chinese culture. It's really an honor for these students from abroad to come here and learn about the incredible history and all the great things that make China so wonderful and meaningful," Hubert said. Haden Garcia Gillespie, one of the participants from the United States, said that his film topic is going to be porcelain carving, which is used on the temples' rooftops… -
Feature: Dragon boats in Frankfurt open a window on Chinese culture
Dragon boats compete on Main River in Frankfurt, Germany, May 25, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Fan) FRANKFURT, May 25 ( tasteallchina ) -- The banks of the Main River in Frankfurt have long been cherished as a favorite spot for locals and visitors to enjoy a typical summer day under the warm sunlight. The river's meandering path through the city provides a delightful setting for various outdoor activities and leisure. On Saturday, more than 20 ornately carved dragon boats on the Main River added a Chinese feel and much excitement to the atmosphere along the riverbanks, providing a unique experience for both locals and visitors. The 1st Frankfurt Dragonboat Festival kicked off on Saturday morning. With over 500 participants from 22 teams, the festival provided a valuable opportunity for people of diverse cultural backgrounds to interact and communicate with one another. The regatta held special significance for many attendees as it evoked memories of the lively and vibrant atmosphere on the Main River before the pandemic. It served as a reminder of the bustling crowds, the excitement in the air, and the sense of community that were once prevalent during such events. "I am glad that the Dragon Boat Festival… -
Mount Hengshan: A Sacred Place of Landscape and Humanity
At Mount Hengshan, visitors can not only wander through beautiful landscape, but also roam through historical sites and experience the charm of ancient humanity. Trees on the Zhurong Peak at Mount Hengshan Scenic Area are covered with snow on December 5, 2020. Mount Hengshan is often referred to as the Southern Mountain (Nan Yue) of the Five Sacred Mountains of Taoism in China. The Zhurong Peak is the tallest of its 72 peaks located in the Nanyue District of Hengyang City in Hunan Province. Its majestic landscape and diverse biodiversity have made it one of the first 5A national tourist attractions and a national nature reserve.Mount Hengshan boasts an array of natural beauty, and the scenery varies in each season throughout the year: unique flowers bloom in spring, seas of clouds roll through the sky in the summer, sunrises are especially stunning in autumn, and the white carpets of snowfall come in the winter.The core scenic area of Mount Hengshan has a forest coverage rate of over 91 percent. There are more than 600 families and 1,700 species of trees here, including more than 90 under state protection, such as the ginkgo tree and dawn redwood. The region is also home to rare… -
Intangible cultural heritage enriches people’s lives
The deep integration of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) with other fields such as technology, cultural and creative products, and tourism has opened up new paths for the spread of ICH and helped enrich people's lives. A performer performs Peking Opera at the intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district in Beijing. (Photo courtesy of the event’s organizer) The intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district in Beijing was inaugurated ahead of the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8. As a public cultural platform that integrates preservation, inheritance, exhibition, education tours, cultural exchanges, and recreational entertainment, the center ingeniously leverages technology to showcase the rich cultural and historical heritage of Fengtai district. Visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of ICH with virtual reality (VR) devices. They can also gain more knowledge about the district's ICH and related stories by interacting with an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) robot after scanning its QR code. In addition to the intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district, several other newly-unveiled ICH venues across China harness new technologies and develop immersive, thematic, interactive, and characteristic ICH products and scenarios, ensuring thriving market supply and demand… -
International Museum Day: A tour to museums in China
An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 26, 2023 shows the Longping Rice Museum and rice fields next to it, in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zeguo) May 18 is International Museum Day. This year’s theme, “Museums for Education and Research,” underscores the pivotal role of cultural institutions in providing a holistic educational experience. China has 6833 museums open to the public, which allow visitors to explore the exquisite exhibits and the grand cultural, artistic and technical achievements. (Intern Xing Yawen contributed to this story.) 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】【10】【11】 -
Laotian village heads learn a lot from trip to Yunnan
Students from Laos prepare to board the Lancang bullet train at the newly built station on the China-Laos Railway in Vientiane, capital of Laos, on June 21. KAI QIAO/XINHUA Visitors experience nation's efforts to alleviate poverty, revitalize rural areas Southwest China's Yunnan province is famous for its all-season blooming flowers, tea leaves picked by hand on mountain slopes and people from ethnic groups dressed in traditional clothing. Yunnan has now gained more significance as the newly built China-Laos Railway connects it with Luang Namtha, a province in northern Laos that features a similar climate, ethnic customs and culinary culture. It has also become a magnet for Laotians who wish to experience the ecological, economic and tourism development in the province. In May, a group of 10 Laotian village chiefs from Luang Namtha made a train journey to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan. Tong Xoc Piewmeu, 30, one of the 10 village heads, said that during the fact-finding trip, he focused on rice planting. "In Laos, many villagers face financial constraints, and under the current economic situation, we are only allowed to engage in small-scale farming. Otherwise, we have to seek employment away from our villages," said Piewmeu, who has been… -
Male embroiderer shatters expectations through success in a traditionally female pursuit
At 43 years old, Wang Xinyuan stands as a distinguished and accomplished master of Guangdong embroidery, an art form deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of south China’s Guangdong Province. With a rich embroidery career spanning three decades, Wang’s experience has earned him the honor of being a renowned representative and prominent figure in the craft and art of Guangdong embroidery. Despite Wang’s success, as a man who loves embroidery, he has encountered skepticism and ridicule. Nevertheless, his unwavering passion has carried him through these challenges. Photo shows a piece of embroidery work by Wang Xinyuan. (Photo/CCTV News) To achieve the desired thickness for his artwork and perfect his craft, Wang keeps his nails meticulously sharp and smooth, a necessity for splitting silk threads to the required thinness. This unique requirement frequently takes him to nail salons for specialized care, which sometimes leads to misunderstandings and bemused reactions among those around him. Wang’s journey into the world of embroidery, needles, and threads began in his childhood in a village in east China's Jiangxi Province, influenced by his family’s tailoring background. At just 13 years old, he discovered his passion for embroidery, though his interest and hobby often subjected him to… -
Island of Culinary Art: A Michelin-Starred Journey
Yu (屿) is the Chinese pinyin for a wonderful island. In the bustling city of Guangzhou, a culinary gem named Yu has recently ascended to the prestigious ranks of the Michelin Guide, securing its first star. Behind this remarkable achievement stands May, an elegant and accomplished woman with a background in oil painting and a decade of experience in the culinary industry. Her journey from an art school graduate to a Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur is a tale of determination, passion, and a bit of rebellious spirit. The Bold and Brave Path of a Chef Had May followed the path laid out by her parents, both art teachers, she would likely be working in the arts today. Instead, she pursued a different route. May's upbringing in an art-centric household led her to study fine arts and graduate in oil painting. However, upon completing her studies, she embarked on her stubborn and brave rebellious phase. Without formal culinary training, May audaciously approached Michelin-starred restaurants, eager to learn and compete. Financial constraints did not deter her ambition to further her culinary education. She entered high-stakes cooking competitions, earning full scholarships and honing her skills. With a fearless attitude, she established her own… -
Relieve Bitter Taste in Mouth by Massaging Four Acupoints
A bitter taste in the mouth refers to the symptom of a perceived bitterness, which is a common clinical condition. Many people experience bitterness and dryness in their mouths upon waking, affecting their appetite and causing significant distress to their mood and daily life. A bitter or dry mouth can be triggered by eating spicy food, "getting heat" (a TCM term for inflammation), staying up late, excessive alcohol consumption, emotional stress, anger, and other factors. It is also a symptom of diseases such as cholecystitis, liver cirrhosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic gastritis, Helicobacter pylori infection, and gingivitis. Therefore, it requires attention. While actively treating the underlying disease, massaging acupoints like Yanglingquan, Qiuxu, Ligou, and Laogong can effectively alleviate a bitter taste in the mouth. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Understanding of Bitter Taste in Mouth According to TCM, a bitter taste in the mouth is commonly seen in cases of damp-heat, particularly when there is an excess of fire in the heart, liver, and gallbladder. When accompanied by irritability and insomnia, it indicates an upward inflammation of heart fire. When accompanied by irritability, quick to anger, and flank pain, it suggests an excess of liver and gallbladder fire. Since bile tastes… -
Exploring Chinese Culture: Must-Know Traditions for International Students
For overseas students, China presents an interesting experience with its rich history and lively culture. Both fascinating and intimidating are the traditions, customs, and cultural subtleties of the country. Gaining knowledge and appreciation of these aspects can improve your visit and increase the satisfaction of it. Let us therefore explore some essential Chinese customs that will enable you to successfully navigate and enjoy your stay in China. Study Abroad When studying abroad or participating in a student exchange program, it's essential to ensure that your academic debts are fully covered before you embark on your journey. Unresolved academic obligations can hinder your ability to focus and fully engage in your new academic environment. By addressing these responsibilities beforehand, you can immerse yourself in the educational opportunities and cultural experiences without the stress of unfinished coursework. Seeking online help from top-rated writers can be incredibly beneficial. A great solution is Papersowl writing service is an excellent site for finding trusted paper assistance, helping you manage your essay and assignments effectively. This support allows you to stay on top of your academic workload, ensuring that you meet all deadlines and maintain high standards. Balancing your studies and adapting to a new culture…
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