Chinese Culture
Dreams, Flowers, Intertwined Fates: On the Classic Novel That Inspired ‘Blossom’
Like clouds kissed by sunlight after the rain, the yunjian (云肩 yúnjiān), known in English as the ‘cloud collar,’ entered the pop culture limelight on the shoulders of Ling …
“We want to faithfully recreate the details of everyday life in the Ming dynasty and present the period’s distinctive aesthetic on multiple levels,” says The Glory's production designer Wang …
Chinese costume drama The Glory, starring Chen Duling and Xin Yunlai, has emerged as a dark horse hit, captivating audiences with its female-led revenge narrative, evocative cinematography, and …
Best Ming Dynasty Style Moments in ‘Blossom’ with Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui
Upon the founding of the Ming dynasty, the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang sought to restore continuity with earlier Han Chinese dynasties through a standardized clothing system. That’s why Ming dynasty …
Bai Lu, Song Yuqi, Liu Tao, Zhang Yifan Wear New Chinese Style and Folk Costumes in Nanning
#BaiLu, #SongYuqi and #LiuTao wearing new chinese style modern hanfu, known as xin zhongshi (新中式), at #KeepRunning recordings in nanning, guangxi today 🌷
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) March 28, 2024
cr. Alongtheway妍途·白鹿, 小狗的秘密记录簿, 奔跑吧#KeepRunningxBaiLu #YUQI pic.twitter.com/66OOEtqvdw
Tan Jianci Answers Liu Yuning’s Dumplings Question: Spring Festival in Northern vs. Southern China
q: our last guest #LiuYuning laoshi has left you a little question — where you're from (guangxi), do you put coins in dumplings to celebrate the new year?#TanJianci: that's a dongbei (northeastern) or northern custom. we don't eat dumplings to celebrate the new year (at new… pic.twitter.com/nGWpbqnqWS
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) February 17, 2024
Liu Tao, Liu Shishi, Li Qin, Guan Xiaotong Introduce Their Hanfu Costumes at Spring Festival Gala
#LiuTao, #LiuShishi, #LiQin, #GuanXiaotong introduce their hanfu
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) February 9, 2024
🌼 liu tao - (eastern) han dynasty: cornel and cloud patterns inspired by clouds in the sky
🏵 liu shishi - (late) tang dynasty: formal attire for holidays and festivals, warm tones
🌸 li qin - song dynasty:… pic.twitter.com/REh1S15jU9
#LuoYunxi: hi everyone, i'm luo yunxi. today, i'm going to perform a magic trick for everyone here at the shui long yin spring festival gala 😄... 🧧✨️ wish everyone a happy spring festival and good luck in the year of the dragon! 😊#ShuiLongYin #水龙吟 #CDrama pic.twitter.com/ha7oJX7Kt1
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) February 9, 2024
Highlights From the Spring Festival Galas of 2024 Across C-Ent: Celebrating Chinese Culture, Music, Food
#Dilireba performing at the cctv spring festival gala tonight ❤️#DilrabaDilmurat pic.twitter.com/gXwyXQklEh
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) February 9, 2024
Zeng Shunxi Recites Iconic Line From ‘Mysterious Lotus Casebook’ in Cantonese Drawing Parallels With ‘Scissor Seven’
q: can you use cantonese to do the scene where fang duobing carries li lianhua on his back and says...#ZengShunxi: “i must take him away today. let's see who dares to stop me”
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) January 29, 2024
seven (in cantonese): “i must take her away today. let's see who dares to stop me”
fang duobing: “i… pic.twitter.com/CxMgvrVxSP
Shen Yue and Wang Jingxuan Banter About Chinese Acupressure for Stress Relief in Latest Vlog
acupressure for stress relief 101 with #ShenYue and #WangJingxuan 😆
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) January 26, 2024
wang jingxuan: when you're stressed, press on your danzhong point
shen yue: danzhong point?
wjx: it's located in the center of your chest. press on it
sy: i don't feel anything... i'm not under a lot of… pic.twitter.com/aanOfiCJaZ
Wen Junhui Reveals His High School Nickname Was ‘Xiao Huihui’ and It’s Got to Do With a Cute Cartoon Wolf
#WenJunhui on being called xiao huihui 🤍
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) January 26, 2024
“i didn't come up with xiao huihui. it was my mom. a good name! when i was in high school, many of my classmates called me xiao huihui, my nickname. mom has taste 😄 of course, the reason for calling me xiao huihui is because, hui… pic.twitter.com/dbXjplaO8n
Shen Yue Gives Us a True Local’s Tour of Her Hometown in Vlog With Sightseeing Spots in Hunan
#ShenYue returns to her hometown in hunan to spend time with family after wrapping filming on #SmileCode and gives us a tour in latest vlog 🙂
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) January 17, 2024
📍highlights:
1️⃣ a dumpling & noodle shop that appears to change its shop sign every year to celebrate how long it's been open for 😄… pic.twitter.com/ZyuOkX62fJ
#WenJunhui references the story of boya, the qin player, and ziqi, the one who listened and completely understood the music he was playing, in his acceptance speech for #SVT_MAMA_BestMaleGroup
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) November 29, 2023
“there are a lot of people to thank for this award. thank you to our beloved members,… pic.twitter.com/aqi3aCDkDA
#ZhouYe & #HouMinghao exchange hot pot dipping sauce recipes, then zhou ye announces to minghao that she's going (back to the table) now 🤭😂🤣💕
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) October 22, 2023
zy: being half a chongqinger, i only have mashed garlic & sesame oil
hmh: do you have any suggestions?
zy: in chongqing, we only have… pic.twitter.com/ajGaIZLcro
c-ent actresses and idols at today's traditional chinese style gala《 国风大典》
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) October 4, 2023
1️⃣ #ZhangYuxi
2️⃣ #WangHerun
3️⃣ #DaiSi
4️⃣ #ZhuXudan pic.twitter.com/cPfPrlhEO2
#HouMinghao gives a tai chi lesson with melons 😆
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) September 30, 2023
1️⃣ first you have a watermelon
2️⃣ round and round 🟢
3️⃣ slice through it 🫱🍉
4️⃣ serve it at the table
5️⃣ make juice with leftovers🍹
6️⃣ give him a cup🥤
7️⃣ give her a cup🥤
8️⃣ when you've finished drinking, wipe your mouth 😋… pic.twitter.com/iFcIXBXYSK
Shen Yue on Qixi Festival: Chinese Valentine's Day
#ShenYue on the upcoming qixi festival (chinese valentine's day) —🧵
— tiff⚡️ (@tiff_ilosophy) August 19, 2023
“qixi is a very romantic festival but in ancient times, it was also called qiqiao (begging for skills) festival for girls. on this day, girls would dress up very nicely and go out with their good friends. it… pic.twitter.com/P6y3he50yU