The Dragon Boat Festival, known as Duānwǔ Jié (端午节) in Chinese, is one of China’s most significant traditional holidays. Celebrated for over two thousand years, it combines ancient legend, communal ritual, and seasonal custom ...

2026-06-18

China is not just the birthplace of tea – it is the heartland of a living, breathing tradition that has shaped social customs, philosophy, and even international trade for thousands of years. As a foreign educator preparing to teach ...

2026-06-09

Shared meals are an important part of professional and social life in China. Knowing a few basic table manners helps you feel at ease and shows respect for local customs. 1. Seating – A Sign of Courtesy The host usually guides g ...

2026-05-22

April in China is when spring truly hits its stride. The temperature is perfect, the flowers are showing off, and there's a kind of energy in the air that makes you want to be outside. If you're teaching at a Chinese university right now, y ...

2026-04-16

As a foreign educator coming to China, you may have seen elegant Chinese characters on scrolls, store signs, or even the walls of universities. Those characters are not just words—they are Chinese calligraphy, an ancient art form that ...

2026-03-25

As a foreign educator in China, you've likely experienced the joy and warmth of Chinese New Year. But do you know that the celebrations don't end with the Spring Festival? On the 15th day of the first lunar month (which falls on March 3rd, ...

2026-03-03

As a foreign teacher planning to work or already working in Chinese universities, you must have heard about the Spring Festival—the most important and grand traditional festival in China. It is not only a time for Chinese people to re ...

2026-02-12

Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch near your university campus, joining a colleague's dinner gathering, or exploring a hidden local eatery on the weekend, reading a Chinese menu can feel like solving a small puzzle—especially when ...

2026-02-05

When you're living and teaching at a Chinese university, a warm and proper greeting is the perfect first step to build friendly relationships with your Chinese colleagues, students, and even the people you meet in daily life. Chinese greeti ...

2026-01-30

As a foreign teacher planning to work or already working in China, understanding local festivals is not only a way to immerse yourself in Chinese culture but also helps you better arrange your work and life. This 2026 China Festival Calenda ...

2026-01-14