Explainer: The Plum Rain Season of East Asia

The East Asian rainy season, or meiyu, usually lasts from July to August. But why?

By Ned Kelly, Jun 17, 2019 16:02

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About the Gaokao

China's annual high-stakes, high-pressure college entrance exam, explained.

By Cathy Wu, Jun 06, 2019 17:01

Explainer: The Story Behind Dragon Boat Festival

What's with all these dragon boats anyway?

By Cathy Wu, Jun 06, 2019 14:51

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About the Year of the Pig

How pig became one of the Chinese zodiacs?

By Yuzhou Hu, Feb 02, 2019 10:07

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About Mid-Autumn Festival

What's with all those mooncakes?

By That's Shanghai, Sep 21, 2018 11:54

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About Qingming

Have no idea what Tomb-Sweeping Day is all about? We're here to explain.

By That's Shanghai, Apr 04, 2018 10:19

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About Lantern Festival

What China's Lantern Festival is all about.

By That's Shanghai, Feb 26, 2018 10:03

Explainer: Why Chinese People Give Red Envelopes

Why Chinese people give red envelopes, especially during Spring Festival.

By Urban Family, Feb 05, 2018 12:02

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