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When two cultures collide: A touch of China in South Africa

Hundreds of years ago the first Chinese came to the far-flung southern tip of the African continent, most of whom were originally from southern China. In the centuries since, they've made homes there.

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When two cultures collide: A touch of China in South Africa

HundredsofyearsagothefirstChinesecametothefar-flungsoutherntipoftheAfricancontinent,mostofwhomwereoriginallyfromsouthernChina.Inthecenturiessince,they'vemadehom

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Lee Min-ho, Song Hye-kyo, EXO, top hallyu stars of the year: survey

Actor Lee Min-ho, actress Song Hye-kyo and boy band EXO have been chosen as the most popular "hallyu" stars of 2016, a survey showed Thursday.

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Celebration of Chinese New Year abroad highlights China's growing soft power

The far-flung celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year around the world offer people beyond the country an opportunity to feel the charm of China's traditions and culture, and also testify to its increasing soft power.

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Red vs black: Thai Chinese face New Year fashion dilemma

Bright red garments, gold embroidery and colorful accessories would normally have been the mode du jour for Thailand's ethnic Chinese celebrating Lunar New Year on Saturday.

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BBC documentary on Spring Festival eye-opener for West, tear-jerker for China

Chinese New Year is a time when the modern and traditional are brought together to celebrate a tradition even older than the Great Wall of China.

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15 places to celebrate Lunar New Year

Want to strut your stuff in the Chinese Year of the Rooster?

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EXO had their 4th straight win in the 26th Seoul Music Award

January 19 saw the 26th Seoul Music Awards take place and not only were there a number of stunning performances and beautifully dressed idols, it was a night filled with many worthy winners!

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Chinese myth is centerpiece of lunar New Year celebrations in Liverpool

​Europe's oldest Chinatown is to stage its biggest ever Chinese lunar New Year celebrations featuring the myth of a bird trying to fill in the ocean, organizers announced Monday.

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2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees announced

Drake and the Chainsmokers made out quite well in this year’s crop of nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards, with the Canadian rapper earning 12 nominations, narrowly beating out the “Closer” duo’s 11.

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Buddhist priests get ready to ring in the changes for 2017 in Kyoto

It might not quite be time to ring in the New Year, but when the bell is this large with some heavy lifting required, a dress rehearsal can be a good idea.

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10 best New Year's Eve parties in Hong Kong that aren’t in Lan Kwai Fong

Glow in the dark parties, quality circus, disco … there’s no shortage of options this New Year’s Eve for Hongkongers looking to party beyond the obvious

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Bangladesh tightens security ahead of Bengali New Year

Bangladesh authorities have decided to heighten security in capital Dhaka and elsewhere the country as part of their efforts to ensure foolproof security for celebrating Bengali New Year.

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"Year of Monkey" festivities lightened up Macao

The Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) prepared a colourful range of festive celebrations for visitors and residents to enjoy in different local districts including events like the “Parade of Gigantic Golden Dragon”

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Chinese Spring Festival goes global, holds universal values

​Fourteen-year-old Chen Yiyue, who is half-Chinese, half-French, has always relished the atmosphere of a Chinese Spring Festival celebration. When her mother invites friends to dine with them during that festival, the table is full of delicious food, ladies all wear red and grandparents give her cash-stuffed red envelopes.

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Six facts about Year of Monkey

The Year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese zodiac, is almost on us. Why do so many Chinese want to have babies in this year? Can monkeys do kung fu? Here are six facts about the monkey in the Chinese culture.

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Monkey King worshipers mark the year of their god

Festive parades, fruit-laden tables and fancy new temples are what Chinese worshipers of the Monkey King are preparing for the upcoming Year of the Monkey.