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Basic Chinese numerology

Chinese numerology has been approximately for at most 4,000 years. The fable of the tortoise with nine faultless squares on his back, three rows of three, who was seen by Emperor Yu on the banks of the Lo River, explains the meaning behin [...]

Posted On : Jul, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

Chinese history: the four social classes

China was not an manufacturing civilization though there was commerce there. This is an significant issue in what strong-minded the four social classes of China. The social classes were ranked by their importance to society. We will begin w [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

The Chinese Culture & Research Centre

At the University of Wolverhampton, The Chinese Culture & Research Centre has now been established for several years. To Promote communication and understanding between British and Chinese communities. It is a joint venture between the [...]

Posted On : May, 25 2007 | Comments : 0

Chinese astrology: the Horse

In Chinese Astrology being born during a certain year classifies you as some type of an animal. Being born under the Horse would start with the year 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, and 2002. Being born under the sign of th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 24 2007 | Comments : 0

Chinese Lunar New Year 2007

Beat the ceremonial drum! It’s nearly time to celebrate the Year of the Boar! The Chinese year 4705 begins on February 18, 2007. Food, fun, and a fantastic silent auction will be some of the many highlights as the Texas S [...]

Posted On : Apr, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

Chinese sign of the Rooster

Being born under the Chinese year of the Rooster would mean the person was a very quick thinker. In Chinese Astrology, being born during a certain year classifies you as an animal. The Rooster begins with the year 1909, 1921, 1945, 1957, 1 [...]

Posted On : Apr, 21 2007 | Comments : 0

The chinese wedding

The traditional Chinese wedding begins with the ‘three letters and six etiquettes’. The first of the letters requests the girls hand in marriage, if the proposal is accepted by the brides family the second and third lett [...]

Posted On : Apr, 14 2007 | Comments : 0

Chinese three day ceremony

In China, a bathing ceremony is traditionally held three days after a baby's birth. The practice dates from the Tang dynasty (618-907), and is popular even today. The infant is given its first bath surrounded by family a [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

a chinese funeral

The burial of the dead is a matter taken very seriously in Chinese societies. The commonly held belief is that improper funeral arrangements can bring disaster upon the family of the deceased. Chinese funeral rites and [...]

Posted On : Mar, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

The Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year begins in accordance with the lunar calendar, near the end of the winter. It is a time for visiting relatives, paying respects to the dead and eating traditional delicacies. According to legend the Nian was a man eati [...]