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How a Green Snake Became a Feminist Symbol in China
One of the most famous Chinese folk tales is the “Legend of the White Snake.” Although early versions of the myth date back ...
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Chinese zodiac animals: The dog and what it represents
Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...
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Traditions, Legends, and Community
It’s the Year of the Snake and the Daily News wishes all our readers health, wealth and prosperity. The Lunar New ...
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What does the snake symbolize in Chinese culture?
But the snake in Chinese culture is not just a divine or benevolent figure. It also represents duality–wisdom and danger, good and evil. This dual nature is reflected in numerous Chinese legends, ...
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How sticky rice cakes became a Lunar New Year lucky dish and different ways they are eaten
The history of Chinese sticky rice cake dates back 2,500 years, at least according to one legend. As the story goes, there was once a military general and politician named Wu Zixu, who ruled the ...
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Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden rings in year of the snake with weekslong Lunar New Year celebration
Carol Gwo, a retired Chinese language teacher, was leading several of the workshops. “Today, I’m the storyteller,” she said with a smile after finishing an animated rendition of the legend ...
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Chinese zodiac animals: The snake and what it represents
Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...