A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture.This podcast of
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Some say that only people with Chinese cultural background can understand the romantic naming of Chi
We’ve all met craftsmen, carpenters or engineers who are very skillful, capable with their hands, an
For the Chinese, Jiangnan is not so much a geographical term as it is a cultural concept, though its
Why is this cute little landscape in a container regarded as the highest level of art in China? Beli
Why are mountains such a big deal to the Chinese? Why do most legends involve a summit of some sort?
It is the longest river in China. It claims different names for its different parts. It has nurtured
We dedicate a festival to him and commemorate him every year on the lunar May 5. Get ready for a sto
As many of us literally survive on electric fans and air conditioners to go through the hottest days
Many states around the world possess their own mother rivers. And for China, the Chinese people almo
You may have heard of time juggling or dream in a dream in the movie Inception, but do you know the
When some say “Happy birthday” on that special day, we say “May you enjoy health and longevity”. Yes
Standing at the end of the central axis of the ancient Beijing City are two tall buildings that have
How come this incredible little insect became the symbol of "making the impossible possible"? In man
If you ask someone from China “what do you think is the king of all flowers”, different people would
Many people start learning the Chinese culture from reciting some famous Chinese poems, since China
For many Chinese people, tiger-head shoes are their first pair of shoes in life. Although it doesn't
The Forbidden City is one of the most missed places to visit during the spring season of hope and li
Qingming Festival, mostly known as the Tomb Sweeping Day, is one of the most important traditional f
According to the Five Elements of Chinese philosophy, spring is associated with the color green, the
