Hutong School News
We’ll be participating in Foro de Postgrado in Madrid – 23-25 February 2012
Always wanted to immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture? Looking to add unique China experience to your resume to be a competitive candidate? Come talk to us in person at Foro de Postgrado in...
As you already experienced, unlike other large cities in the whole world, Shanghai can be extremely expensive or shockingly cheap. It mostly depends on how much and where you are willing to spend your money. Living like a local, and not acting like a tourist, is also a great way to save money. It...
Did you already surprise your loved one with that nice box of chocolate, that sweet-smelling bouquet of her favorite flowers or your beautifully handmade card today? If you did, bravo! You are now one of the millions of people around the world who did the same. You didn’t? Or, don’...
Did you know that China is the acknowledged homeland of tea (Chá - 茶)? Out of the three major warm beverages; - tea, coffee, hot chocolate – tea is consumed the most in the whole world.
There are so many different types of Chinese tea and usually they are classified according to...
Harrowthon 2012 takes place on March 18th, 2012 and is a 10km charity fun run in aid of Feng Tai Orphanage. This 3rd Annual Harrowthon welcomes competitors from across Beijing to complete the run!
Feng Tai is a local orphanage that supports children with disabilities and specializes in...
The last day of firecrackers, fireworks and numerous meals with family and friends has arrived to celebrate the beginning of a new year! Today, February 6th, is the day of the Chinese Lantern Festival, which culminates the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The main attraction of the...
The Lantern Festival (Yuán Xiāo Jié - 元宵节) occurs on the 15th day of the first month in the lunisolar calendar and marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Like all the Chinese holidays, the Lantern Festival is wrapped in myths and legends!
Yuan Xiao
Why is this...
Chinese Zodiac
Many stories and legends tell the origin of the Chinese zodiac or Chinese horoscope (shēngxiào - 生肖), but the most well-known (and also most fun) one states that the Jade Emperor invited the entire animal kingdom to partake in a tremendous race! The first 12 animals able to...


