Japan and China can't be neglected! The Mantifang likes to be the Korean hub. The place where everything comes together. But it is impossible to neglect Japan and China. The history of Korea is bounded by that two countries. Since ancient times their cultures influence each other. That is why the Mantifang publishes stories about … Continue reading Japan and China
Category: China
China category. China is hot! The unique Chinese culture is conquering the world. On China Cun we publish about the backgrounds so that there are even more knowledge and understanding of all that beauty.
Under this category, you find the stories we published on the blog.
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Unbelievable umbrellas A look at a man, his craft and an obscure art. Of the myriad inventions from antiquity that have forged their way into the modern day, the umbrella (伞 sǎn) is one of the few to have retained its shape, function and beauty. Known to many ancient civilizations, the umbrella has garnered mythological, … Continue reading Unbelievable umbrellas
Tea too cool down The world is becoming hotter and hotter. So why don't you make your own cooling down tea? Share it with your family and friends. Give them some nice time. My family has a tradition of utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine in everyday life. Here is a simple recipe to Brew Cool Tea … Continue reading Brew Your Own Cool Herbal Tea
Shikibu's Mono no aware written by: Hugo J. Smal During an appointment in the castle gardens Arcen, the clouds and the sunlight falling down now and then played a beautiful game with the budding green. Few people get to see it because there is a lock on the gate at the beginning of March, but … Continue reading Shikibu’s “Mono no aware” predicts transient beauty
Home The Mantifang At last: the Korean dragon is flying all over the world! For many centuries Hanguk (Korea) was the hermit kingdom. Now it is a cultural and economic hotspot. For those who want to know more about Korea and fall in love with it. The Mantifang likes to be the Korean hub. We … Continue reading The Korean Hub: all about Korea!
East Asian culture On the FB page, The Mantifang: High Culture, you will find the so-called "higher culture" expressions of Korea, Japan, and China. This usually concerns the combined history and religions and philosophies of these countries. Shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shinto and also Feng Sui, all have a big influence on the culture of East … Continue reading The Mantifang: East Asian culture.
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