Hu Pengfei and his Rabbit God 兔儿爷 [2008-04-25 15:44]
Rabbit God is a symbol of old Beijing. The art craft is usually sold before the Mid-autumn festival in Beijing. Originally it was made as a shrine, but had now evolved to a toy for the kids.
A cloth name card for China 布老虎 [2008-04-03 17:45]
It might be hard to imagine that all these delicate works of art are actually made by this pair of strong hands that are typical to a Beijinger in his 60s.
The Art of Paper-cutting 中国剪纸 [2008-03-20 17:42]
Folk paper-cutting is a Chinese art form. It’s just like traditional Chinese painting, oil painting or calligraphy.The best part about paper cutting is you, the paper and scissors working together.
Yong He Gong religious ceremony [2008-03-14 12:30]
On the lunar calendar every January 30 and February 1, the Tibetan Buddhist ceremony called “Buza Dancing” is held at Yong He Gong Lama Temple.
The Chinese like their alcohol strong.In Beijing they drink erguotou, which means second distillation. And it’s made here in Niulanshan county, northeast of Beijing.
Laba Porridge [2008-01-18 15:22]
Because of the Laba porridge, people gather together in cold winters while feeling warm inside. The character ‘Yong’ in Chinese means magnificent and “He” means harmony. Porridge drinking in Yonghegong embodies the harmonious culture.
Not far from the touristy spot of Hou Hai is a Nanluoguxiang.It’s a narrow street lined with old hutongs converted into bars, shops and cafes.And in the last two years it has developed into a trendy area.
