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Can Kungfu artists fly? This might seem to be a funny question, but everyone who has watched films or read novels with kung fu elements can't stop think about it. Why? There is a very special discipline of kungfu called Qing Gong (轻功, skill of being light). Writers depict people who know Qing Gong walking on water, fighting on trees, and moving around in the air without a support point. It's also a great visual enjoyment when these situations come to big screen. But is Qing Gong real? Yes. The core idea of Qing Gong is to be QUICK AND STEADY. To practice Qing Gong, one must have great flexibility, balance, and willpower (to control one's body weight). There are exaggerations in artistic creations such as jumping from ground to a tree's top. But like parkour, if you are agile enough (usually with years of practice), you would be able to move around complex environment (walls, eaves, or some wooden planks floating on the water!).

If you ever watched some Qing palace drama, you might have noticed that many women would wear something on their fingers. They're like thimbles, but long and thin and more exquisite. Is wearing them a stylish choice? Yes and no. They were first invented to protect one's long fingernails because people thought long fingernails were fashionable (and fragile, thus protection is needed). The next thing you know, as time goes by, the fingernail protection gradually becomes fashion itself.

There are many Chinese delicacies. Today let's talk about the palace dim sum. This dim sum is unique, exquisite and delicious! A true work of art. Through these desserts, the luxury and enjoyment of the ancient palace life can be experienced. We can also admire the chef's superb skills. Have you ever tried this dessert before?

Room dividers or Pingfeng (meaning windbreak) were created 3000 years ago for the Emperor. It was placed behind the throne as a symbol of position and power. After its continuous evolution, it can now be used to provide privacy, embellish your living space, or modify a space through Fengshui. The unique design allows Pingfeng to make people feel connected whilst separated. It has both practical and ornamental value, bringing a little taste of the Orient to your home.

One cannot practice kung fu without a pair of comfy, durable kung fu shoes! Kung fu shoe is a type and style of cloth slip-on shoe that is traditionally made in China, and is worn while practicing martial arts. The most common kind is typically black, with minimal lining; it has a low-sided cloth upper, and a pale brown hard plastic sole. But there are also many other versions with beautiful and creative patterns, ornaments, and symbols. If you are an enthusiastic martial arts/tai chi practitioner, or simply someone who wants a pair of comfy shoes for daily casual wear, check out our diverse selections of kung fu shoes at: https://www.interactchina.com/shoes/. Our handmade, premium quality kung fu shoes are designed for maximum traction with the greatest comfort and durability in mind. They are ideal for both your martial arts/tai chi practice as well as day-to-day use!

Feeling blue today? If you know what Ikat is, you may agree that blue is not necessarily a bad thing. Coming from the Malay-Indonesian word mengikat (to tie), Ikat is an ancient textile art particularly diffused in Southeast Asia, particularly in China, Indonesia and Thailand. The technique is complex and time-consuming, mainly consisting in dyeing the cotton yarns before weaving. Named after such a technique, the Ikat fabric can come in a variety of colours and patterns, although one of the most popular variations is the blue-patterned one. Ikat weavers use pigments of indigo, the local plant which famously gives the characteristic colour to denim, to obtain the particularly dense, sky-like blue. This is probably why in Persia Ikat technique is known as abr brandi, which literally means tying the clouds.

The Great Wall is one of the most amazing architectural creations around the world up to date. The purpose of the wall was to safeguard Qin Shi Huang’s territory against intruders or enemies. The 20,000-kilometer network of walls continued to be flourished throughout Qin Dynasty and Ming Dynasty (14the and 17th centuries CE). One surprising fact about the Great Wall is that sticky rice was found in the mortar recipe because the amylopectin substance helped the wall gets enough strength and endurance. How interesting do you think this approach is?