Explainer: Why People Cut Their Hair on Longtaitou Festival

It was a tradition in the past for folks to lineup outside barbershops on Longtaitou Festival, waiting for their first haircut of the New Year.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 15 March 2021

The Legend Behind Shanghai's 'Dragon Pillar' on Yan'an Gaojia

When it comes to urban myths in Shanghai, this is one every local has heard of.

by Dominic Ngai, 14 October 2017

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