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Five Thousand Years
The History of Chinese Hair Pieces: How Were They Made
The use of #hairpieces was a common practice throughout Chinese history.
Ancient Chinese people treasured their hair greatly. People wouldn’t get haircuts unless they were forced to. So what were the hair piece
s made...
Ancient Chinese people treasured their hair greatly. People wouldn’t get haircuts unless they were forced to. So what were the hair piece
s made...
Five Thousand Years
How to Make Gluten-Free Mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival (冰皮月餅)
This snow skin gluten free mooncake recipe is for those who are gluten intolerant or on a gluten-free diet, but still want to enjoy mooncakes on this Chinese holiday.
You can simply swap the tapioca starch back to wheat...
You can simply swap the tapioca starch back to wheat...
Hip Hughes History
Ancient Chinese Civilization Explained
A basic overview of the beginnings of Chinese Civilization.
Curated OER
Grover and Megan Visit the Moon
A young girl named Megan tells Grover what she has learned about Chinese culture. She shares a story involving the moon, and other things she has learned in her Chinese language class. She also talks about moon cakes, and a myth...
TED-Ed
Why should you read “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan?
Amy Tan was surprised by the reception of her story of four Chinese families that immigrated to the San Francisco Bay area. The vignettes about the mothers who make up the Joy Luck Club, and their daughters, models the experiences of...
TED-Ed
The Chinese Myth of the White Snake and the Meddling Monk
The Chinese myth of Bai Su Zhen and her husband Xu Xian pits the pair against the meddling monk Fa Hai. Follow along with a short animated version of the story.
TED-Ed
The Chinese Myth of the Immortal White Snake
Do you believe in true love? Could you love a monster? What would you sacrifice for someone you love? An ancient Chinese myth poses these cosmic questions in a retelling of "The Myth of the Immortal White Snake."
PBS
Chinese New Year | All About the Holidays
The Chinese New Year is a celebratory time for Chinese citizens and Chinese-Americans alike! A short video showcases the origin of the Chinese New Year holiday and how it is celebrated currently.
Crash Course
China, Zaju, and Beijing Opera: Crash Course Theater #25
Combine music, acrobatics, dance, and mime, and you have Beijing opera. An informational video walks viewers through a timeline of Chinese theater, including the introduction of the opera. Comparisons to other forms of drama throughout...
US National Archives
Internet Archive: Here Is China, Ca. 1943 Ca. 1947
Original film [26:36] produced ca. 1943-1947, about China helps viewers get to know Chinese culture and ways of living.
Other
Open Learn: Video Collection: Chinese at the Tip of Your Tongue
Go in-depth studying the language and culture of China through a collection of videos provided by Open Learn.
PBS
Pbs: Chinese Folktale: The Little Rabbits
This video features the Chinese story "The Little Rabbits" in both English and Chinese.