A ceramic vessel of culture, wine, and poetic...

Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac animals? How is it portrayed in artifacts, and what does it symbolize in China compared to other cultures? In this episode, we explore the serpent's evolving meanings in Chinese civil ...  Show more

How did the water dropper help artists enter the right creative mindset for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting using the color of black only? In this episode, we present the "Yandi" from the Yuan Dynasty about 900 years ago. How did Chinese green ware gain world recogni ...  Show more

Hey there, kids! Get ready for a super fun adventure to the Moon Festival! In this episode, we'll learn all about this special Chinese holiday. We'll hear stories about a brave archer named Hou Yi shooting down nine suns, a beautiful goddess named Chang Er, and a yummy treat call ...  Show more

Lunar New Year’s around the corner, so today we’re spilling the tea on gift-giving in China—what’s a hit, what’s a miss, and what’s downright taboo!

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On Tuesday 28th January MaoMi Chinese+, we’re diving into a thought-provoking topic: why ...

年夜饭 Nián yèfàn is the large family dinner that kick-starts the festive season. It happens the night before the start of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). In this lesson we learn about some of the foods eaten at this time, some traditions, and also how some people like to ...

Hybrid solar eclipse reaches totality over Australia. Kiwi-born Tim Rattary travelled from his home in Melbourne to witness the celestial phenomena.