January 29, 2006

Gung Hay Fat Choy! May you be blessed with prosperity in the New Year. The first day of the Chinese lunar year is the most important of all Chinese festivals. Chinese New Year is celebrated with a sumptuous family meal, and kids are given lucky money in red envelopes. Want to learn more? Here are my recommendations for an online tour of China.

Condensed China
No study of China would be complete without understanding some of its long, rich history. Condensed China, written to “inform, enlighten, and attract netizens interested in China” is described by the author himself as “Chinese History: the Cliff Notes version” or “Chinese History’s Greatest Hits.” The site is easy to navigate, and fast to load (no graphics at all to slow you down). Come here for quick lessons about the dynasties of Tang, Ming, or Qing.

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