Chinese pregnancy food superstitions and traditions, from eating dog heads to no coffee

Chinese pregnancy food superstitions and traditions, from eating dog heads to no coffee

“In the fourth month, water is bestowed on the fetus and blood first forms. Appropriate foods are rice, wheat and mud eel, which clarify the blood and brighten the eyes,” reads one passage. “One who carries a child should boil the heads of baimugou and eat them all by herself. Her child will be beautiful … Read more

5 film set superstitions in Hong Kong, from rites to lucky red envelopes for death scenes

5 film set superstitions in Hong Kong, from rites to lucky red envelopes for death scenes

Learn the ins and outs of feng shui, villain hitting, and fortunetelling as well as the dos and don’ts for cultivating good luck in our series on Chinese superstitions. In Chinese culture, show business is thought of as an “informal” trade because of the lack of a stable income and how you have to rely … Read more

5 tips to avoid ghosts in your hotel, from knocking before entering to covering mirrors

5 tips to avoid ghosts in your hotel, from knocking before entering to covering mirrors

It is not the only hotel known for its chequered history. The four-star Bangkok Palace Hotel in the Thai capital is also said to be haunted, and if you Google “Grand Hyatt Taipei” and the first suggested search offered is “Grand Hyatt Taipei haunted”. A still from security camera footage showing Elisa Lam Ho-yi entering … Read more