Chinese Culture Archives - The Loop HK

Get Off-the-Beaten Path in Beijing
By Kate Springer | Tuesday, March 14th, 2017
Next time you're in Beijing, get far, far off the tourist trail — or risk rubbing elbows with thousands of people in line for the Forbidden City..
Tai Chi for Beginners in English
By Ashley Soo | Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
The Art of Yin and Yang: It is no surprise that Tai Chi (太極) is one of the greatest treasures in the long line of..
A modern-day review of Confucius teachings
By Yannie Chan | Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Three random thoughts by a Hong Kong millennial. 1. My nephew reads ancient Chinese Confucius Teaching At a family dinner, my 5-year-old nephew was unwillingly..
Why do Hongkongers burn joss paper?
By The Loop HK Staff | Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
Walk along the street in older neighborhoods and you'll see tiny shrines built into the walls of buildings or sitting outside shops, loaded with fruits..
What is lottery poetry?
By The Loop HK Staff | Monday, December 11th, 2017
Hong Kong's picturesque temples are hubs of activity, whether it's devout locals burning incense or sightseers busy taking snaps. Much of the goings-on are various..
Chinese New Year banners for good luck
By The Loop HK Staff | Tuesday, February 6th, 2018
Leading up to Chinese New Year, it's not uncommon to see banners of four-letter sayings or single characters hung up on the front doors of..