Chinese Zodiac 101: the Lunar Calendar demystified, the legend behind the 12 signs in the Chinese Zodiac., the role the calendar plays in contemporary Chinese society, and personality traits of the 12 signs of the Zodiac.
Chinese New Year in 2021 – Dates and Customs
Friday 27 January 2017 is Chinese New Year's Eve, the beginning of a festival that traditionally lasted more than two weeks. Celebrations in Hong Kong will include fireworks, a night parade, horse-racing, and soccer.
How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated in the West
Chinese New Year is an official holiday in China, Hong Kong, Macau,.and Taiwan as well as several other Asian countries with large Chinese communities. So how is it celebrated in Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States.
How to Pair Fine Wines with Shanghainese Cuisine
Shanghai does not really have a distinct cuisine of its own. Most of the dishes associated with it are actually imports from nearby Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, which are referred to as Jiangnan cuisine. It tends to be lighter and sweeter.
Chinese Businessman Toasts Trump Presidency with World’s Most Expensive Cognac
Conspicuous consumption: Chinese businessman toasts Donald Trump presidency while consuming world's most expensive cognac at five star hotel in Hong Kong, setting new Guinness World Record Procedes go to AIDS Concern..
Hong Kong Disneyland Plans Major Expansion with Exclusive Attractions
Hong Kong Disneyland will add six new attractions to the amusement park including new themed areas and entertainment venues, with a focus on stories and characters from Marvel Comic Books. They will be exclusive to the Hong Kong park..
Sunny Skies as Hong Kong Families Head for the Hills to Celebrate the Chung Yeung Festival
The Grave Sweeping Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Lunar Calendar. On this day, Chinese families gather at the grave sites of their forebears for picnics and to engage in ancestor worship. It is known as Chung Yeung in Hong Kong.
Top 10 Most Popular Hotels for Chinese Travelers in Fall
Fall is a popular time of year for travel in China, and these 10 hotels in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hainan Island, Japan, Italy and the United States are the most popular hotels for Chinese travelers traveling in fall, including during Golden Week.
Chinese Airline to Launch Hangzhou – Qingdao – Vancouver Link
Capital Airlines will begin service between Hangzhou, Zhejjang, and Vancouver, British Columbia, by way Qingdao, Shandong, on 30 December 30 2016. The flights will operate three times a week. Airbus A330s will be deployed on the route.
Asia’s Top 10 Best Restaurants for 2016
Top 10 Restaurants in Asia: French, Japanese, Indian, and fusion cuisine are featured at Asia's top tables for 2016, and Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong tie for first place as Asia's food capitals.