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Ancient Chinese School

Ever since ancient times, schools have been the primary means of cultivating talents though not being the only form of education. What sort of talents can be trained by schools depends on the nature and type of school and its purpose, content as well as the method of education, in addition to the coordination of [...]

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The Tradition of Ching Ming Festival

A Chinese holiday, celebrated on April 5th, is the Ching Ming Festival (aka Qingming Festival.) Ching, in Chinese, means pure or clean, and Ming means brightness. Also known as the Grave-sweeping or Spring Remembrance, Ching Ming is when Chinese families show their respect by visiting the graves of their ancestors to clear away weeds, touch [...]

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