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The renowned Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Tuen Ng, falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and minister known for his patriotism and contributions to classical poetry and who eventually became a national hero. Courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board.
2018年1月2日 · Water Margin, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dream of the Red Chamber; these four novels form the core of Chinese classical literature and still inform modern culture. As with Dante or Shakespeare in Europe, they are touchstones to which Chinese literary culture persistently returns to discover new relevance and fresh ...
2017年6月7日 · Hangzhou is famous for many things besides the West Lake and its rich cultural heritage, but its most famous resident Su Dongpo is eponymous with a delicious pork dish that far exceeds his lifetime accomplishments.
2016年10月10日 · Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. An icon of not only Kenyan but African literature, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o casts a large shadow over the canon of literary works in Kenya, and his forthright opinions about language, publishing and writing make him a vital presence within the African literary world.
2023年11月2日 · The Korowai Tribe are a fascinating tribe only recently discovered in Papua New Guinea. Up until the 1970s, there had been no previous recorded contact between them and the western world. In fact, scientists believe the tribe may not have ever realised anyone else even existed other than themselves.
2018年8月8日 · Although The Black Square by Kiev-born artist Kazimir Malevich is considered a centrepiece of Russian modern art, it is also one of the most controversial. For some viewers, it seems like a painting that a four-year-old could have done with a ruler.
2020年1月13日 · Old Caga Tió is one of the most highly anticipated holiday guests in homes across Catalonia and Aragon around Christmastime. This cheerful character is renowned for his generosity towards small children, offering them gifts and treats – despite their poor treatment of him.
