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The First Lantern Festival – the legend of how the Lantern Festival began
My new book, The First Lantern Festival is now available in both paperback and eBook format. Go check it out and read a few pages for free!
To help a servant girl see her family again, the famous Dongfang Shuo convinced everyone that the gods were coming to burn down the city! Even the emperor believed him. Come discover the legend of how the Lantern Festival began over 2,000 years ago. Along the way, you may learn a few Chinese words and meet some interesting historical figures.
The book is super cute. I’m proud to share it with you. It’s the perfect way to teach your kids about the Lantern Festival, and learn some Chinese and history at the same time.
I’ll keep working to make the enchanting world of Chinese history and mythology more available to everyone! To learn more about me as an author and illustrator, go to LSamZhang.com.
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Crafts, Culture, History, Kids, Lifestyle
Fun family activity for Dragon Boat Festival 端午节: Mini dragon boat race!
Host an exciting mini dragon boat race in your own home! It’s super simple to make, and a lot of fun for the whole family. In addition to eating sticky rice dumplings, celebrate this Dragon […]
Art, Culture, History, Language
Chinese idiom 胸有成竹 (bamboo in the chest) came from an obsessed artist
The meaning of the Chinese idiom: 胸有成竹 (bamboo in the chest) The Chinese idiom 胸有成竹 (xiōng yǒu chéng zhú）literally translates to having bamboo growing in your chest. It’s used when referring to someone who has […]
Fall apple craft. Let’s make apple crabs! Fun fall craft for the family. Easy, edible craft that’s healthy and fun. Ingredients 1 Apple Time: 10 min Difficulty: Easy Category: Snack, Dessert, tea time, kids recipes, fall recipes, vegetarian, craft, healthy snack, […]
Fried apple rings recipe. Dessert with a surprise inside. Great snack for kids. Fried apple rings are a delicious healthy snack. Eat it while it’s hot. It’s crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. […]
There has been some truly gorgeous dresses in ancient China. After all, China is the home of silk and textiles! Throughout history, each dynasty had its own unique fashion style that influenced the neighboring […]
This simple and delicious pumpkin pancake recipe is a family favorite. Try it yourself! Kabocha Squash/Japanese Pumpkin Pancake Difficulty: Beginner Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: <10 minutes Ingredients 150 g Pumpkin (Kabocha/Japanese Pumpkin) 1/2 […]
Recycled Robots February 27th, 2018: HangZhou artist Feng Zhou presents his robot creations at his new exhibit. Feng Zhou is a famous installation artist known for using scrap metal for his artwork. (Photos by Chinanews.com […]
This puppy has got to be dog of the year on Year of the Dog. Found on the side of the street, this puppy trains hard for the day when he wins the dogge Olympics. […]
Need a last minute Valentines Day present that’s meaningful but won’t empty your wallet? Need something more personal and unique than plain old flowers and chocolates? Well, then let’s make a DIY heart ring. Whether […]