The scale and variety of Chinese festivals have never ceased to amaze observers. But what are the origins of these festivals and how do they reflect traditional

Ever hard-working and resourceful, the Chinese have always explored various raw materials to provide for their daily necessities. In the process, they invented

Origins of Chinese Food Culture is the latest addition to Asiapac's collection of books on Chinese culture. This volume brings you through the origins, history,

Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are

This book on the origins of the festivals and popular stories associated with them will help the reader to appreciate how the celebration of these festivals act