HISTORY • HERITAGE
MALAYSIA: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Georgetown – Penang
Read about sacred Rituals done by Taoist priests and spirit mediums, caught in meditative trance, during the festival. Beginning with the welcoming of the gods into the temple where they are to be worshiped for nine days, and ends when the gods are sent off on the ninth day. The festival is known for the…
CHINA: On the Giant Panda in History and Mythology
Folklore of 熊猫 – the Giant Panda, has its roots in Tibetan and Chinese culture. Read the legends on how the panda got his black marks, discover its etymology and symbolism and the use in traditional Chinese culture. Discover the History and Mythology of the xióng māo, Mo, Pixiu or Giant Panda.
MALAYSIA: Chinese New Year in Georgetown- Penang
Discover Legend, Myth and Folklore of the Chinese New Year in Georgetown- Penang. Read about Customs, Rituals and Taboos and the many gods that are worshiped during the Spring Festival. And how the people celebrate this special time of the year.
TIMELINE: A story of tea
The story of how tea was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes romance, politics, religion, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, war and innovation. Tea: but probe deeper into this sweet-sounding word – follow its roots to the Chinese, where the word is pronounced…
CHINA: On the origins of TEA
Tea was discovered accidentally by emperor Shennung, 神農氏, approximately 3000 years before Christ.
CHINA: On the origin of Rice 稻 – Myths, History and Folklore
Myths, History and Folklore of RICE in China
CHINA: Proverbs and wise sayings in relation to RICE 稻
Proverbs and wise sayings in relation to rice from China. – Common sayings seem to be the roots of any culture.
CHINA : FOLK TALES ON RICE 稻
RICE IN CHINESE FOLK TALES There’s more to rice than you think- Discover rice in Chinese folk tales. China has a long and varied history, and its people are of most diverse origin and of different religious traditions. As might be expected, the folklore of India reflects this diversity of history and population. Several old…
