Lotus seed paste and red bean paste ... rounding off the Chinese New Year period with sweetness and symbolism. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ...

no bloom possesses as profound a symbolism as the lotus flower. Its meanings weave deeply through many cultures. Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant ...

Women who had their feet bound as children in rural China photographed by Hong Kong-based Jo Farrell Practice, also called lotus feet, was a symbol of beauty and status and was started when girls ...

"The growth cycle of lotus root is unique. During winter, the rhizomes quietly lie buried in the mud, appearing 'dead' but actually accumulating strength. When spring arrives, they will sprout new ...

It took place during a segment on the social changes that affected Chinese women in the late 13th ... gauze and placed inside specially shaped “lotus shoes.” For one of my pieces on camera ...