--- title: Chinese Culture & Art | TutorABC Chinese | Sara Lynn Hua description: Sara Lynn Hua is a contributing writer and editor for TutorABC Chinese. She grew up in Beijing, before going to the University of Southern California (USC) to get her degree in Social Sciences and Psychology. --- [![chinese new logo-1](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/chinese%20new%20logo-1.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture) - [English](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/author/sara-lynn-hua) - [Español](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/es/chinese-culture/author/sara-lynn-hua) - Culture and Lifestyle - [Chinese Culture](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture) - [Chinese Fun Facts](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-fun-facts?hsLang=en) - Chinese Proficiency Exams - [HSK](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hsk-exam?hsLang=en) - TOCFL - [AP Chinese](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/ap-chinese-exam-preparation?hsLang=en) - Chinese Learning - [Learning Tips](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-learning-tips?hsLang=en) - [Chinese for Kids](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-kids?hsLang=en) - [Chinese for Business](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business?hsLang=en) - [English](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/author/sara-lynn-hua) - [Español](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/es/chinese-culture/author/sara-lynn-hua) AUTHOR # Sara Lynn Hua Sara Lynn Hua is a contributing writer and editor for TutorABC Chinese. She grew up in Beijing, before going to the University of Southern California (USC) to get her degree in Social Sciences and Psychology. [Follow me on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/saraisooo) ## Stories by Sara --- ### [Why Chinese New Year Is The Best Holiday Ever.](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/why-chinese-new-year-is-the-best-holiday-ever) Chinese New Year is a mega-holiday. It's basically Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day all rolled into one. Sara Lynn Hua Jan 21, 2020 ### [Chinese Thanksgiving: Mid Autumn Festival- The Legend and The Traditions](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/chinas-version-of-thanksgiving-mid-autumn-festival) Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as Moon Festival) is a Chinese harvest holiday. It has been compared to the Western holiday of Thanksgiving. Read... Sara Lynn Hua Sep 10, 2019 ### [Chinese Valentine's Day: Qi Xi Festival](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/chinese-valentines-day-qi-xi-festival) The Chinese version of Valentine's Day falls on the 7th day of the 7th month on the lunar calendar. The legend tells the sad tale of a cowherd and a... Sara Lynn Hua Aug 5, 2019 ### [What Is A Qipao?](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/what-is-a-qipao-cheongsam-chinese-dress) What is a qipao or cheongsam? This iconic Chinese dress has a history that has to do with women's equality. Sara Lynn Hua May 4, 2018 ### [Was The Great Wall of China Actually Effective?](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/was-the-great-wall-china-effective-did-it-work) The Great Wall was built as a fortified border to against nomadic forces and outside armies, but how successful was it in preventing invasions? Sara Lynn Hua Mar 26, 2018 ### [8 Places In China That Will Take Your Breath Away](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/8-places-in-china-must-travel-to) These beautiful locations in China should be on the top of your sightseeing list. Travel photographers love these landmarks of China. Sara Lynn Hua Mar 15, 2018 ### [All About The Year Of The Dog](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/lunar-new-year-the-year-of-the-dog) Happy Lunar New Year! It's the Year of the Dog. Find out about the dog zodiac personality type, and what to expect this year. Sara Lynn Hua Feb 14, 2018 ### [5 Things You Thought Were Chinese But Aren't](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/5-things-you-thought-were-chinese-but-arent) Did you know that ping pong was a British invention? Or that Chinese water torture has nothing to do with China? Find out more in our post. Sara Lynn Hua Aug 29, 2017 ### [5 Chinese Ghosts That Are Absolutely Terrifying](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/chinese-monsters-and-ghosts-culture) A list of creepy Chinese ghosts that originate from ancient Chinese folklore. From the hopping vampire to the female ghost, these are sure to scare. Sara Lynn Hua Oct 31, 2016 ### [7 Non-Traditional Mooncakes That Are Out Of This World](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/non-traditional-modern-mooncakes-yue-bing) These innovative mooncakes will have you on cloud nine! From lava custard mooncakes, to snow-skin and ice-cream mooncakes, we can't wait to share... Sara Lynn Hua Sep 13, 2016 [1](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/author/sara-lynn-hua/page/1) [2](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/author/sara-lynn-hua/page/2) ... [4](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture/author/sara-lynn-hua/page/4) ### Join our Chinese Learning Community! 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