Traditional Chinese Wedding Dresses
The customary Chinese wedding dresses in Northern China is generally a one-piece frock known as Qi Pao, adorned with silver and gold designs.
Ikebana: Japanese Floral Art
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. In Japanese ‘ike’ means to arrange and ‘bana’ origins from the word ‘Hana’ meaning flower. The art of Ikebana dates back to 500 years in Japan.
Osechi Ryori and the Symbolism of Japanese New Year
Osechi Ryori is regarded as the most important meal of the entire year for the Japanese. Each dish represents a wish and has its own story.
5 Little Known Facts About Samurais
Today, samurais appear often in pop culture and cartoons. Children often dress up like samurais in costume parties and impersonate their heroes from the past.
The Qin Dynasty of China
Learn about the Qin Dynasty of China - the empire responsible for the creation of the Great Wall of China.