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Unexpected Chinese Customs and Beliefs to Watch out For

Ninchanese March 10, 2016

Did you know that pears were Chinese friendships’ number one enemy? I can feel your curiosity from where I’m standing. There is so much mystery to solve behind Chinese customs and beliefs, right? Well, have a sit and make yourself comfortable. We’re going to see together what is and isn’t appropriate for Chinese people. As the universal saying goes: 入乡随俗 rù xiāng suí sú Do in Rome as the Roman do. A guest must do it as his host wants. So let’s learn all about the Chinese customs and beliefs you might not have expected to watch out for and you’ll become the perfect Roman in Rome!

Chinese culture chinese beliefs, chinese culture, chinese customs, chinese new year

Chinese Street Food: The Guide

Ninchanese March 2, 2016

Did you know Hong Kong’s street food stalls made the Michelin list not too far back? If Chinese street food listed is in the prestigious guide, you know it’s gotta be good. But with so many options to choose from, where do you start? Not to worry, we’re here to help. With this drool-worthy list of 9 Chinese street food treats you need to try asap, you have everything you need to go on an eating adventure like no other. The best part? The items listed here all cost 1 dollar or less so there’s nothing stopping you from tasting and sampling these street food Chinese delicacies. So, ready to leave Chinese restaurants behind and to go outside to eat wonderful Chinese street food?

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese culture, Intermediate, Vocabulary chinese, chinese culture, chinese customs, Chinese food, food, learn Chinese, yummy food

5 Lantern Festival must-do activities

Ninchanese February 22, 2016

As you may know, today is the Lantern Festival in China! 元宵节快乐！ Yuánxiāojié kuàilè! Happy Lantern Festival!

Lantern Festival marks the last day of the Spring Festival and officially ends the Chinese New Year celebrations. This fun festival is mostly celebrated at nighttime to see the colorful lanterns flying high in the dark sky.In addition to seeing the lanterns flying, during this festival, families gather to attend four other major activities on this special day. Let’s learn the five must-do activities for a happy Lantern Festival so you can join in in the fun!

Chinese culture china, chinese, chinese culture, chinese customs, culture, lantern festival

Chinese Halloween: ready for some Chinese ghosts?

Ninchanese October 31, 2014

This year, Nincha chose to celebrate Chinese Halloween — well, to dress up in a very Chinese Halloween costume: he’s a 僵尸. Jiangshis are scary zombie-like creatures that prey on living creatures to steal their Qi! Brrr.. ^^

Chinese culture chinese culture, chinese customs, ghost, ghosttories, Halloween, halloweencostume, nincha, qi, scary, zombie

国庆节快乐! Happy National Holiday!

Ninchanese October 1, 2013

It’s China’s National Holiday!

Chinese culture chinese customs, chinese holidays, culture, national

Chinese wedding: four words for ultimate good-luck

Ninchanese April 9, 2013

So you’re marrying into a Chinese family. Congrats! Do you know what’s likely to show up on your bed on your Chinese wedding day? Fruit. Lots of it. Sound strange? It isn’t, really, once you understand why some fruits are associated with good luck and babies. So how did four fruits come to be seen as the ultimate Chinese wedding good luck charm?

Chinese culture, Vocabulary chinese customs, Chinese food, culture, Food symbols, four character saying, play on words, weddings

Chopsticks: Where to put down your chopsticks

Ninchanese January 16, 2013

The other night, we were at a (really good!) Chinese restaurant with a Chinese friend and her Chinese colleague. Feeling a bit self-conscious as we didn’t know this colleague very well, we were really focused on our Chinese table manners. Handling our chopsticks properly particularly came to mind. During dinner, one question arose: where do we put down our chopsticks? Turns out there are big no-nos in this field. Also, the answer can depend on who you’re talking to. So, today, we’re looking at one aspect of cultural etiquette that is sure to come in handy when eating in China: where to put down your chopsticks!

Chinese culture chinese customs, Chinese food, Chinese restaurrants, chopsticks, eating etiquette, North-South differences