Traditionally, Chinese people begin preparing for the Chinese new year starting from the Laba Festival, which falls on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the traditional Chinese calendar. This year it’s on January 10th, 2022.
What does Laba stand for? What do people do on this day? And most importantly why do people celebrate this holiday? Let’s find out.
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Laba Festival: the Start of the Chinese New Year CelebrationFive Thousand Years2022-01-09 | Long time no see everyone! Hope you’ve been doing well.
Traditionally, Chinese people begin preparing for the Chinese new year starting from the Laba Festival, which falls on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the traditional Chinese calendar. This year it’s on January 10th, 2022.
What does Laba stand for? What do people do on this day? And most importantly why do people celebrate this holiday? Let’s find out.
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According to Chinese tradition, there are different customs people follow on specific days during this almost two-month period.
This is a complete list of all the important Chinese traditions of the new year.
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I’m Ally. And this is the story of the general who became a princess.
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This is because doing these things saved the lives of a whole family about 2,000 years ago.
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#dragon #mythology #royalty #china #chinese #asianculture #historyshorts #asianhistory #chinesearchitecture #storytellingChinese Underworld: Beliefs of the AfterlifeFive Thousand Years2023-07-08 | - - - - - #chinesemythology #religionshorts #culturalinsights #mythologyfacts #chineseculture #culturaldifferences #ChineseStories #myths #judgment #lifeafterdeath #reincarnation #underworld #chinesehistory #chineseFortune Cookies: Not as Chinese as You Might Think!Five Thousand Years2023-07-01 | ...Origin of the Dragon boat festivalFive Thousand Years2023-06-23 | I’m sure many of you guys have heard of the Dragon Boat Festival but do you know how it came to be? The story may be quite shocking!
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Today's video will reveal the true value of the mugwort and all the other health benefits you can obtain.
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------------------------------------------ #duanwu #mugwort #dragonboatfestivalWho is Princess Pingyang of Han Dynasty | The princess who married her servantFive Thousand Years2023-06-12 | There are more than a dozen princesses with the same title Pingyang in Chinese history. In this video, I’m going to talk about the one from the Western Han dynasty.
She’s known for discovering two empresses for her brother Emperor Wu and consequently establishing two of the greatest generals in Chinese history.
She’s also famous for marrying her own servant. How did that happen?
Music: Enrico Trigoso youtube.com/channel/UCEuDqdezv22VAC5KdQxH_LQWho is Su Xiaoxiao | China’s dream girl for over 1500 yearsFive Thousand Years2023-04-14 | Su Xiaoxiao has been the dream girl of many scholars throughout different dynasties. There were a lot of stories written about her. But the funny thing is, almost none of the stories about her were actually true.
Music: Enrico Trigoso youtube.com/channel/UCEuDqdezv22VAC5KdQxH_LQThis ancient SURVIVAL GUIDE for disasters and pandemics still works today!Five Thousand Years2023-03-26 | Looking for a cure for the pandemic? Want to know how to survive from all disasters? This is it! Ancient Chinese had the answer for thousands of years.
Music: Enrico Trigoso youtube.com/channel/UCEuDqdezv22VAC5KdQxH_LQHow does A Dream Of Splendor (2022) compare to the original play (1200s)Five Thousand Years2023-02-26 | There was a very popular Chinese romance costume drama in 2022, called 'A Dream of Splendor'
The original play was written 700 years ago during the Yuan dynasty by Guan Hanqing. And the story takes place during the Song dynasty.
How faithful is this modern drama adaptation compare to the original play and is it worth your time?
Music: Enrico Trigoso youtube.com/channel/UCEuDqdezv22VAC5KdQxH_LQWhy were entertainers considered LOW CLASS in ancient China?Five Thousand Years2023-02-21 | Chinese costume films and dramas usually depict ancient Chinese entertainers as low class people, and the female performers are even regarded as prostitutes.
Was this actually the case in ancient China? Were these music institutes, such as Jiaofang, Liyuan, and Yuefu just glorified government-run brothels?
A brief history of ancient Chinese entertainment industry.
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#moonfestival #mid-autumnfestival #chang'e #emperorxuanzong #fivethousandyearsWhy Chinese New Year Was Banned 3 Times in ChinaFive Thousand Years2022-01-29 | Chinese New Year has been banned 3 times in the past century. As a result, the meaning and traditions of this festival were also lost.
------------------------------------------ #cny #chinesenewyear #chinesenewyearwasbannedWhat Makes A Great Emperor, President, Or LeaderFive Thousand Years2021-01-20 | The 2020 US election made me think, what makes a good president or leader?
I thought what better way than to learn from ancient Chinese emperors who ruled China for thousands of years and see what worked and what did not?
I looked into ancient Chinese books and found 10 qualities a great emperor must possess. So let’s see if they can also apply to our modern day.
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------------------------------------------ #emperor #chineseemperor #electionVirus Survival Secrets from Ancient China that Can Save Your Life!Five Thousand Years2020-03-24 | Did you know that China has a recorded history of fending off plagues and viruses for more than 4,700 years?
let's talk about what are the secrets to their survival, and what can we learn from them today.
Intro Music Composer: Enrico Trigoso youtube.com/channel/UCEuDqdezv22VAC5KdQxH_LQThis 4,700-Year-Old Calendar System is Still in Use Today!Five Thousand Years2020-02-19 | The Chinese calendar has been in use for more than 4,700 years. And it incorporates the Chinese zodiac, the Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, Chinese astrology and much more.
According to this system, this year 2020 is the year gengzi and the year of the rat.
I will explain the significance of the gengzi year at the end of this video.
1:36 What is the Ganzhi system and how does it work? 7:12 Why is this year significant?
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comWhy Do People Celebrate the Moon Festival (aka Mid-Autumn Festival)?Five Thousand Years2019-09-10 | It's almost the Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's one of the biggest holidays in China and the surrounding countries.
But do you know why people celebrate this day? And where did it get its name from?
In today’s video, let’s dig deep into the history and origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
A Reverie in the Moon Palace youtu.be/-qg0nZv6vDIHow to Create Ancient Chinese HairstylesFive Thousand Years2019-08-30 | Today’s video is about how to create hanfu hairstyles or ancient Chinese hairstyles. All you need are some hair pieces. It’s the easiest way to recreate an ancient look.
Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han Couture, is what ancient Chinese people wore for thousands of years.
Traditional Chinese Clothes changed from dynasty to dynasty and there exists hundreds of variations.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comHow Ancient Chinese Kept Time | Chinese Timekeeping SystemFive Thousand Years2019-08-13 | Did ancient Chinese people use the same timekeeping system as today?
In today’s video, let’s take a look at what are some of the ways that ancient Chinese people kept time before the invention of clocks and watches.
Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han Couture, is what ancient Chinese people wore for thousands of years.
Traditional Chinese Clothes changed from dynasty to dynasty and there exists hundreds of variations.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comDisney Mulan’s Makeup Explained | Traditional Chinese MakeupFive Thousand Years2019-07-17 | What is the marking on Mulan’s forehead? Does it mean anything? Is it accurate to history?
I'm wearing Tang Dynasty style hanfu Qixiong Ruqun, learn more about it here: youtu.be/4hqZzf3A0lk
Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han Couture, is what ancient Chinese people wore for thousands of years.
Traditional Chinese Clothes changed from dynasty to dynasty and there exists hundreds of variations.
Music: Enrico Trigoso youtube.com/channel/UCEuDqdezv22VAC5KdQxH_LQDos and Donts of Chinese Etiquette: Things You Should NEVER Do According to Chinese Tradition!Five Thousand Years2019-06-18 | I grew up with many etiquette rules in my family, and I definitely think these rules helped shape me into a better version of myself.
So today I’m going to share some of these with you, from posture, Chinese table manners, chopstick etiquette, tea serving etiquette to respecting elders.
Maybe not all of them will apply to your family, but it might be useful if you ever visit a Chinese household.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comHistory and Traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival)Five Thousand Years2019-06-07 | The Dragon Boat Festival is officially known as the Duanwu Festival in Chinese. Why is Duanwu Festival called the Dragon Boat Festival? Why do we celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival?
In today’s video, let’s talk about the history and traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comHanfu, Kimono, and Hidden Messages in Game of Thrones’ Costume DesignFive Thousand Years2019-05-21 | It's been hiding in plain sight all this time!
According to Game of Thrones’ costume designer Michele Clapton, even though the show itself is a fantasy work, she took inspiration for costume designs from all over the world, including “Persians and Inuit and Mongols, Japanese, everything”
I found a hidden message in Game of Thrones’ costume design, and according to Chinese ideology it could have foreshadowed all of the major characters’ fate in the show.
SPOILER ALERT: This video will contain major spoilers not only from Season 8, but also from the previous seasons.
Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han Couture, is what ancient Chinese people wore for thousands of years.
Traditional Chinese Clothes changed from dynasty to dynasty and there exists hundreds of variations.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comThe History of Chinese Hair Pieces | How Were They Made?Five Thousand Years2019-05-12 | The use of #hairpieces was a common practice throughout #Chinesehistory.
Ancient Chinese people treasured their hair greatly. People wouldn’t get haircuts unless they were forced to. So what were the #hair pieces made of?
I'm wearing Tang Dynasty style hanfu Qixiong Ruqun, learn more about it here: youtu.be/4hqZzf3A0lk
Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han Couture, is what ancient Chinese people wore for thousands of years.
Traditional Chinese Clothes changed from dynasty to dynasty and there exists hundreds of variations.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comThe Tao of Doing Business | Chinese Business EthicsFive Thousand Years2019-04-25 | In today’s video, let’s take a look at how to do business according to ancient Chinese wisdom.
And let’s learn from the wealthiest man from Chinese history on how he managed his wealth.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comHow Confucius Created Emojis 🙈🙉🙊Five Thousand Years2019-04-11 | Have you ever wondered where these monkey emojis come from? And why they are covering parts of their faces? And what does it have anything to do with Chinese philosopher Confucius (孔子 Kongzi)?
In this video, I’ll explain the origin of these monkeys, the meaning behind their gestures, as well as how they got into our emoji system today.
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Cinematographer: Jimmy Xie jimmycxie.comChinese Wisdom - It’s Smart to be a FoolFive Thousand Years2019-04-01 | There’s a famous Chinese saying 傻人有傻福 which means #FortuneFavorsFools.
On this April Fool’s Day, I want to talk about why I think a foolish person is actually smart.
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