In this book, readers can catch glimpses of real life in China’s Tibet through folk customs in housing, cuisine and apparel; etiquette to follow from birth to death, wedding to funeral; the myriad festivals and recreational activities coming from different backgrounds, and the profound religious beliefs that lead to such folk customs.

Professor Chen Liming of Xizang Minzu University in the ancient city of Xianyang is a State Council Expert for Special Allowance. He has been teaching and researching Tibetan history and culture for many years, making special achievements in Himalayan cultures as well as the general history and culture of Tibet. He has published many academic books including Folk Culture in Tibet and A Walle in the Himalayan Forests： Cultural Journ,ey of the Monba and Lhoba Peoples in,Tibet, in addition to more than 60 theses.

First of a series of curriculum publications by Guangzhou Oriental Museum Research Department. Outlines the new methodology and terminology as well as foundations of Ceramic Trace Model Study, a method of using Microscopic Observation of ceramic glaze for the purpose of deeper understanding and authentication. Chinese and English text, illustrations, and images.

Chert Lianshan grew up in Luoyang, Henan. His ancestral home is in Ruyang, Henan. He obtained a doctoral degree in literature from Peking University and is now an associate professor of Peking University's Department of Chinese Language and Literature, director of the Teaching and Research Section in Folk Literature and a board member of the China Folklore Society. Engaged in research on and the teaching of Chinese folk literature and folkloristics for many years, he focuses on ancient Chinese mythology. His dissertation is On the Shan Hai Jing. His publications include: Structural Mythology--Claude Levi-Strauss and Mythological Issues (1999), Games (2000) and About the Dragon Boat Festival (2008).

To paint a live human figure is the most challenging task for an artist. Like people in other professions or hobbies, aspiring figure painters need two things－ambition and skill. Specially prepared for non-Chinese readers, this manual offers easy, step by step instruction, plus interesting information about the history and development of Chinese Figure painting.

About the author

Jia Xiangguo, M.A.,bynamed Wodan and styled as Master of the Six Peak Studio, was born in Shexian County,Hebei Province, in 1958.He is a current director of the Federation of Chi-nese Painters and Calligraphers, executive vice president of the China Academy of Painting and Calligraphic Arts, professor at Beijing Institute of Elite Education, professor at Beijing Huangpu Art Institute, member of Chinese Artists Association, full time director of the China As-sociation of Artists of Traditional Chinese Paint-ing and member of China Oil Painting Association, His works were displayed in the sixth, eighth and ninth national art exhibitions,as well as in 13 international art exhibitions held in France, USA, Japan and the former Soviet Union, winning 5 gold medals, 7 second prizes,and 5 international prizes. His works have found their way into art collections in France,USA and Japan. Besides all this, he is also the author of dissertations of 60,000 words.

The China Bouquet series, comprised of two books, is available in Chinese and English, accompanied by captivating illustrations by Sinolingua. Published after the documentary aired on china.org.cn, the series explores Chinese values, cultural essence, and ethics embedded in each story. In “The Oldest Scent in China”, readers discover how the Chinese long relied on natural forces to skillfully brew Yellow Rice Wine. “Mega Rice Paper” showcases the dedication of workers who produced an extraordinary sheet of rice paper measuring 11 meters long and 3.3 meters wide. “New Scenes at Yungang” blends the early history of excavating the famous grottoes with modern urban development, highlighting China’s commitment to resourcefulness and sustainability. “Redefinition of Kung Fu” reflects on how people from different walks of life understand kung fu as the mastery gained through time and effort. While the documentaries captivate with stunning visuals, the book series offers deeper insights, much like savoring green tea, leaving you with a lasting and thoughtful aftertaste.

The series covers a range of stories, from historical narratives to modern-day life in China, allowing readers to appreciate the unique aesthetics, philosophical thought, and ethics that shape Chinese values and principles. Thanks to the efforts of Sinolingua, audiences can enjoy the stories while watching the documentaries by scanning the QR code at the end of each story. This multimedia approach offers the international community yet another way to engage and understand China.

The China Bouquet series, comprised of two books, is available in Chinese and English, accompanied by captivating illustrations by Sinolingua. Published after the documentary aired on china.org.cn, the series explores Chinese values, cultural essence, and ethics embedded in each story. In “The Oldest Scent in China”, readers discover how the Chinese long relied on natural forces to skillfully brew Yellow Rice Wine. “Mega Rice Paper” showcases the dedication of workers who produced an extraordinary sheet of rice paper measuring 11 meters long and 3.3 meters wide. “New Scenes at Yungang” blends the early history of excavating the famous grottoes with modern urban development, highlighting China’s commitment to resourcefulness and sustainability. “Redefinition of Kung Fu” reflects on how people from different walks of life understand kung fu as the mastery gained through time and effort. While the documentaries captivate with stunning visuals, the book series offers deeper insights, much like savoring green tea, leaving you with a lasting and thoughtful aftertaste.

The series covers a range of stories, from historical narratives to modern-day life in China, allowing readers to appreciate the unique aesthetics, philosophical thought, and ethics that shape Chinese values and principles. Thanks to the efforts of Sinolingua, audiences can enjoy the stories while watching the documentaries by scanning the QR code at the end of each story. This multimedia approach offers the international community yet another way to engage and understand China.

《中国陶鬲谱系研究》内容为以接合三空足为特征的陶鬲，如苏秉琦先生所说：“世界各地都没有见过类似器物，而在中国文化中，它的存在又特别普遍而长久，是中华古文化的一种代表化石，对于追溯中华古文化和古文明的起源与流变具有特别意义。”故将各地域的陶鬲从谱系上做一梳理，是解读中华古文化源流的重中之重。为破解这道天书般的学术难题，《中国陶鬲谱系研究》便应运而生。这是第一部系统研究鬲谱与其相关的考古学文化纵横关系的论文集，是陶鬲研究史上的集大成之作，陶鬲谱系研究也将因此而获得新的起点。

Chinese Traditions and Festivals is a collection of easy-to-read stories giving you the background to many of China’s ancient customs and traditions. Each story is written in easy-to-understand Chinese, using simple sentences, and will greatly enhance your character recognition.

The book is ideal for students who have reached an intermediate level in Chinese (i.e. approximately two years of full-time language study) and want to improve their reading skills. The vocabulary lists assume that you have already completed Chinese Made Easier 1-4 (实用速成汉语1-4) by Martin Symonds & Tian Haohao published by Shaanxi Normal University Press and can therefore recognize 440 basic characters. You can study this book along with Chinese Made Easier 5.

The Series on Standards for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages is a series of textbooks designed for CFL teachers who are taking training courses and those who are going to take the TCFL eligibility exam. Compiled by Professor Liu Xun and Professor Cui Yonghua based on the Standards for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, this series, with the books in it corresponding to the sections of the “Standards”, provides readers with systematic knowledge about the “standards” and help them acquire the relevant knowledge and professional skills. It can be used not only as a textbook by teachers in training and tutoring courses or in self-teaching, but also as a reference book by candidates for the Chinese teaching eligibility exam. The whole series includes 10 books altogether, and this book is one of them.

This book corresponds to the part of Chinese culture in “Culture and Communication”, i.e., the third standard in the second section of the “Standards”, including chapters such as “History of China”, "Major Philosophic Ideas and Religious Culture in China”, "Chinese Literature and Art” and “Chinese Folk Culture”.