Traditions and everyday life in China

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in China. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

253 keepsakes from China (130 traditions and culture, 123 personal) · page 9 of 9

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Personal keepsakes from members in China

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Mung bean soup
Everyday life

Mung bean soup

In summer mung Bean soup helps to clear away heat and stop irritation

Shared by M519
Winter sun
Everyday life

Winter sun

I like the sun in winter and the breeze. The future looks promising.

Shared by Li2328
Ice sculpture
Tradition

Ice sculpture

In the north of China, ice and snow festivals are held every winter.

Shared by Suzie0871
Lufthansa A340
Everyday life

Lufthansa A340

It used to frequently travel between Frankfurt and Shenyang.

Shared by Bachmann
Beatbox show
Activity

Beatbox show

played beatbox in a small event,and receive a lot welcome.

Shared by Smallada
commemorative coin
Everyday life

commemorative coin

It's a very meaningful coin with different meanings on it.

Shared by xz
Beihai Park
Everyday life

Beihai Park

Dusk at Beihai Park, BeijingThick clouds and strong wind.

Shared by Xin99

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