Oriental Culture

Chinese and Oriental CultureWe love sharing our rich culture and heritage, which is why we have created this library of useful and interesting articles and resources. Take a look around if you want to learn more about Oriental culture!

Chinese Zodiac - Year of the Snake

Chinese Year of the Snake

Are you a snake in the Chinese zodiac? Let's read your horoscope!

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Chinese Zodiac - Year of the Dragon

Chinese Year of the Dragon

Are you a dragon in the Chinese zodiac? Let's read your horoscope!

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Chinese baby customs & full-moon party

Chinese baby customs & full-moon party

The arrival of a baby is a joyful event that is marked in Chinese culture by a number of different customs and rituals. Read on to learn more about how Chinese families celebrate births and some of the traditions that are still followed today.

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Mooncake Festival - The Lady On The Moon

Legend of the Lady on the Moon!

While in western culture, people talk of the 'Man in the Moon', Chinese mythology tells the story of the 'Lady on the Moon'! Hear the tale of how Chang'E became the Lady on the Moon.

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Chinese New Year 2010

Chinese New Year of the Tiger

Chinese New Year is on the 14th February this year! The day on which Chinese New Year falls in the Gregorian calendar changes every year because the Chinese calendar follows the lunar cycle and every once in a while, the lunar calendar gets a 'leap month'!.

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Dragon Boat Festival - Duanwu Festival

Chinese Dragon Boat Racing

The Dragon Boat Festival, as it is known in the West, is a festival on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar. Learn more about this Chinese festival and the legend behind dragon boat racing!

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