An expert explains the origins of the brush pen and bamboo slips and how the Chinese characters for these items came about.
Famous guests discuss the wide variety of traditional Chinese bamboo and stringed musical instruments.
Why do parents these days have their children learn Western instruments instead of traditional Chinese instruments?
Members of the Dai ethnic group explain the role bamboo plays in their lives as well as courting rituals.
The Family Chronicles Oral History Photo and Video Project inspires young people to dig deep and learn about their family history.
Paper cutting is an old tradition in China. Masters of this handicraft can be found all over the country. In this video, take a trip to a crafts market and get a closer look at the delicate art of cutting paper!
Have you ever tried handmade Chinese noodles? If not, you're missing out! In this video, go behind the scenes into a Chinese kitchen and see how these delicious pulled noodles are actually made.
The idiom "bu dong zhuang dong" is used to describe someone who pretends to know about something, but is, in fact, clueless. In this video, a man often "bu dong zhuang dong" in order to look smart. Unfortunately, he only adds to his embarrassment when he is found out.
Do you know whether ginger grows on the ground or in a tree? Unfortunately for the man in this video, neither does he.
This idiom literally means "to wield an axe in front of Lu Ban" and mocks someone who makes a fool of himself by showing off in front of an expert. It was coined by a Ming Dynasty scholar.
The idiom of "Bai Fa Bai Zhong" comes from a legend about an amazing archer in ancient China. See what he did to earn his place in the Chinese lexicon.
This story brings alive the Chinese idiom about contentment. It depicts how a small little bird that is not strikingly beautiful stays happy every day.
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