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Ancient China's "Elephant Washing" Ritual

Ancient China’s “Elephant Washing” Ritual: Bathing Elephants Brings Good Fortune

In ancient China, people believed that elephants could bring good luck. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, there was a special ritual called “elephant washing.” Every summer, the emperor’s elephants were taken to a river to take a bath.

China Professor Sparks Debate by Claiming One-Third of Youth Are ‘Unsuitable for Marriage’

China Professor Sparks Debate by Claiming One-Third of Youth Are ‘Unsuitable for Marriage’

A 72-year-old professor from Fudan University said in an interview that at least one-third of people are not suited for marriage. He said marriage needs the ability to care for another person, and many people cannot do this.