The Chinese feel that they have to satisfy the ghosts in order to get good fortune and luck in their lives. During the 7th month, the Chinese offer prayers to the deceased relatives and burn joss sticks. In Singapore, it is a common sight to see entertaining ‘wayang’ shows and concerts performed on outdoor stages [...]
Just as the West features Halloween for ghosts and ghouls, the Chinese have a holiday to honor the departed spirits of the underworld, the Chinese Ghost Festival. It is said that ghosts roam the world every year for one lunar month. In some areas of China, visitors can see small roadside fires where believers burn [...]
In the past 5000 years of Chinese history, there have been many interesting myths. Many of them were recorded by hand. As for the myths from the very ancient times, there are no written versions; they have traveled orally, making their way around these years. For example, where do the ancestors of people come from? [...]
Do you know those gorgeous old Chinese paintings which you always see being hung on the walls? Those with vast mountains and pretty, white mist surrounding them? Yup, that’s what I’m talking about. I used to look at those paintings and think “wow, this could never be for real.” That was the case until I [...]