The paper cut animation Chinese New Year, based on the story of “Nian” (Year Monster), presents the cultural ... animation with innovative means to showcase the rich cultural and folk charms of the ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the students who will have their visas canceled include people with ties to the Chinese Communist Party and those studying in “critical fields.” By Edward ...

During the Chinese Spring Festival holiday period, one of the biggest celebrations in Beijing is the temple fairs. For Beijingers, this is also the leading custom and a traditional activity during the ...

SINGAPORE – Rounds of nian gao are everywhere in the lead-up to Chinese New Year. For some, it is a festive must-have, the way mandarin oranges are, because of its auspicious meaning.

B Balamurali (middle) with his wife, children (far left and right) and a customer at a Chinese New Year bazaar in Johor, where their ‘nian gao’ sells like hot cakes. (NYCC Enterprise pic ...

Baker Jamilah Ahmad pours nian gao, or kuih bakul, batter into a mould lined with banana leaves as she makes the traditional Chinese sticky rice cake for Chinese New Year, in Langkawi. New ...

According to Chinese legend, Nian was a terrifying monster with sharp ... experience Chinese food and culture in Moscow, including folk performances and booths selling snacks and artwork.

Nur Farrah Diba Azhar said some traditions must be observed when making kuih bakul – one of which is being mindful of one’s words to maintain a calm state of mind during the preparation.

BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Even though the Spring Festival officially falls on Jan. 29 this year, the Chinese people have already entered ... and public events like temple fairs, Shehuo (folk ...

There is an ancient folktale about the origin of the Chinese New Year. According to the story, a sea monster called Nian used to terrorise villages every year on New Year's Eve. But people ...

This week, Chinese communities worldwide will begin their ... Taoism, and various ancient folk practices. Those who celebrate ...

The folk story behind Chinese New Year centres around the myth of Nian, a monster that terrorised villages. People scared it away with loud noises, firecrackers and the colour red. This led to the ...