Lord of the North Liu Sheng’s father, Jing Di, was the sixth emperor of the Han, the second of China’s imperial dynasties, which ruled between 206 B.C.and A.D. 220.

The Year of the Snake has started, and the vibes are all about renewal and regeneration. Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more — begins on ...

There are several stories explaining the zodiac. One legend goes that the Jade Emperor — an important Chinese deity — invited all the animals to a "great race," with the first 12 winning his ...

NARRATOR: Before the break, the Jade Emperor was holding a race to determine the twelve animals of the zodiac. Rat used his crafty ways to toss Cat into the water and finish first.

Feb. 7, 8 and 9. It is a one-act opera that is a retelling of the Jade Emperor and the Great Race — a fable that sets the order of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar.

There are dozens of gods in Chinese mythology. Among the ones that people pay attention to during the Lunar New Year are the reigning tai sui and the Jade Emperor.

Chinese New Year is celebrated by approximately 2 billion people around the world, making it one of the world’s biggest celebrations. According to Chinese tradition, each year is represented by ...

The traditional Lion Dance will open and close this year’s CultureFest! to be held at Penn Museum, starting Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As Jill DiSanto, Public Relations Director for ...

The Chinese calendar follows a 12-year cycle that is repeated over and over again. Each of the 12 years is represented by an animal. This year, for instance, is the Year of the Snake.