To kick off this new site, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year! Being the year of the Rabbit, there are loads of activities and other things to do to celebrate. I will be posting regularly on different Chinese cultural elements (especially on Chinese New Year) to help those visiting leave with a different perspective and greater appreciation for Chinese culture. You can find the posts at the bottom of the page when they are posted. So, to keep it short, Happy New Year or 新年快乐！(Xin’nian kuaile!)
Red: Why is Chinese Culture Obsessed with It?
Many of you may notice why most Chinese restaurants, temples, and clothing have the color red? Having studied Mandarin for over a year now, red is considered a lucky color in Chinese culture. The color red is also associated with prosperity and fortune. The color red...