Chinese folklore
Han cultural legends
Chinese folklore encompasses the traditional beliefs, legends, myths, and customs of Chinese culture.
It includes tales of dragons, phoenixes, and immortals; stories of the Jade Emperor and the celestial bureaucracy; folk religions blending Buddhism, Taoism, and ancestor worship; and festivals like the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with its legend of Chang'e.
The story of the Monkey King comes from Chinese folklore.
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- Monkey KingMythical Chinese trickster deity
- shadow puppetryPerformance using backlit figures
- paper cuttingDecorative craft from trimmed sheets
- celestial dragonDivine serpent of heavens
Phoenix · Jade Emperor · Taoism · sacred animals · fox spirit · yin-yang balance · Lantern Festival · hungry ghost · Dragon Boat Festival · lion dances · deity · jade · lotus · Mid-Autumn Festival · moon rabbit · pagoda · temple · demon
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