Results found with the tag 'culture china' , 14 articles in total.

• [Customs] Abacus

  As a traditional Chinese calculation tool and an important ancient Chinese invention, the abacus is widely used before the invention of Arabic numerals in the world. With the application of the a

  2014-04-29 12:00:01+0800

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• [Customs] Sedan Chairs

  In the world-famous painting of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, there are lots of sedan chairs in the streets of the capital city of Bianliang in the Northern Song Dynasty. Those sedan chai

  2014-04-28 12:00:00+0800

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• [Customs] Umbrella

  In ancient China, the umbrella was not only a day-to-day appliance, but also with sociological significance.

  2014-04-27 11:00:00+0800

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• [Customs] Textile

  China is one of the earliest countries in the world to begin the production of textiles. China is also credited with the invention of jacquard machine.

  2014-04-26 11:00:00+0800

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• [Customs] Karez Well

  The Karez Well is an extremely old form of horizontal water collection construction developed to exploit the underground water.

  2014-04-25 11:00:01+0800

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• [Customs] The Goldbeating Techniques of Nanjing

  Goldbeating techniques are used to hammer gold into extremely thin leaves for Buddhist image or household article decoration.

  2014-04-24 13:00:01+0800

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• [Customs] The Forging Techniques of Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors

  The age-old forging techniques of Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors have been included in the list of the country’s intangible heritage.

  2014-04-23 10:00:00+0800

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• [Customs] The Sword Forging Techniques of Longquan

  The Longquan Sword is not only a martial arts apparatus or a prop on the screen or stage, but also a delicate handicraft, enjoying a good reputation at home and abroad.

  2014-04-22 10:00:01+0800

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• [Customs] The Pyrotechnics of Liuyang

  Fireworks and firecrackers made in Liuyang are the most representative products in the fireworks industry of China. The technology of making fireworks and firecrackers has been listed as an intan

  2014-04-21 12:00:00+0800

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• [Customs] The Earliest Seismoscope

  The Chinese philosopher Zhang Heng invented the earliest known seismoscope in 132 A.D.

  2014-04-19 08:00:01+0800

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• [Customs] Sundials

  A sundial is an instrument that measures time by the position of the sun.

  2014-04-18 11:00:01+0800

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• [Customs] Famous Boats in Ancient China

  The shipbuilding in China enjoys a history almost as long as the development of mankind.

  2014-04-17 10:00:01+0800

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• [Customs] Ancient Clepsydras

  Lou (water clock) is an idiom used by ancient Chinese equivalent to today's "clock".

  2014-04-16 07:00:00+0800

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• [Customs] Dragon Tales

  Dragon has a special meaning to Chinese people. It's a significant symbol in Chinese culture. However, to many people, including most Chinese people, it does not really exist. It's that right?

  2013-12-26 11:00:00+0800

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