Oriental Culture

Oriental Culture Welcome to ‘In the kitchen with Wai Yee Hong’.

We 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!

Lion-Awakening Ritual (點睛)

Lion-Awakening Ritual (點睛)

When you have a brand new lion dance costume, before their first performance, they must be awakened. A lion-awakening ritual is required! Offerings for the Sky God must be laid out!

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Sheep

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Sheep

The Sheep is the docile and kind creature of the zodiac. Artistic, harmonious and compassionate, they have a lot to give and their often quiet nature make them wise and good thinkers.

The Jade Rabbit, 玉兔 – Yùtù

The Jade Rabbit, 玉兔 – Yùtù

The Jade Rabbit is a character from Chinese folklore, who lives on the moon with Chang-e, and is always seen preparing the elixir of life for the immortals.

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Horse

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Horse

Of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac the horse is one of the most free-spirited! What's in store for the horse this year?

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Snake

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Snake

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

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Dragon

Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Dragon

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

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.

Mooncake Festival – The Lady On The Moon

Mooncake Festival – 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.

Chinese New Year – Tiger Horoscope

Chinese New Year – Tiger Horoscope

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'!.

Dragon Boat Festival – Duanwu Festival

Dragon Boat Festival – Duanwu Festival

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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