Category Archives: Chinese festivals

Classic Chinese song and Ci 词 poem — 水調歌頭　Shui diao ge tou Prelude to water melody 蘇軾／苏东坡　Su Shi / Su Dong Po English Translation by Shu: Song by Faye Wong 王菲 and Deng Li jun Teresa Teng－－但愿人常久 dan yuan ren chang jiu — Wish people live long : pinyin, lyrics, English translation

Posted on 10/22/2011 by Chinesetolearn

水調歌頭　Shui diao ge tou  Prelude to water melody 蘇軾／苏东坡　Su Shi / Su Dong Po 水调歌头 苏轼 （苏东坡） 明月几时有？把酒问青天。 不知天上宫阙，今夕是何年？ 我欲乘风归去，又恐琼楼玉宇，高处不胜寒。 起舞弄清影，何似在人间？ 转朱阁，低绮户,照无眠。 不应有恨，何事长向别时圆。 人有悲欢离合，月有阴晴圆缺，此事古难全。 但愿人长久，千里共婵娟。 PRELUDE TO THE WATER MELODY SU SHI “When will the bright moon appear?” I am … Continue reading →

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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival: origin, mooncakes, Chang Er legend, 月亮代表我的心yue liang dai biao wo de xin (the Moon Represents My Heart) song by Teresa Teng and moon quotes too

Posted on 09/12/2011 by Chinesetolearn

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Hello China – Mid-Autumn Festival The Legend of the Mooncake Festival: The Story of Chang-E The 15th day of every 8th lunar month is the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. It is the most important festival after the … Continue reading →

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