Culture channel
Chinese culture from long‑standing traditions to everyday life today. With more than 5,000 years of history, it still shapes how people in China live, celebrate, and make sense of the world.
This channel focuses on the habits and ideas you still see in daily life — family rituals, seasonal festivals, symbolic foods, and the small customs that make holidays feel familiar. We also explore the stories behind things like the zodiac, folk sayings, tea culture, and traditional arts, so you can understand where they come from and why they matter today.
If you are learning Chinese or planning a trip, these guides help connect the language you see with the culture behind it. Think of this as a practical introduction to the patterns of life that shape celebrations, gift‑giving, food, and everyday etiquette.
Stories from China
Red paper, black ink, and a doorway that suddenly feels alive.Spring Festival couplets are one of those traditions that look simple from a distance, but carry a lot once you step closer.
Feb 6, 2026
Behind the Chinese Zodiac is a river race, a clever rat, and a few moments of kindness and wit that shaped how people mark time.
Feb 5, 2026
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Guide to China’s red-envelope (hongbao) tradition: who gives and receives, how much to give, lucky numbers, why red matters, and digital hongbao today.
Feb 3, 2026