This collection includes representative examples of Chinese almanacs. It consists of a collection of information that includes astronomy, astrology, predictions, divination systems, fortune-telling, palmistry, physiognomy face-reading, dream interpretations, folklores, geomancy, pregnancy chart, charms, herbal medicine, moral teachings, etc.

The almanac is commonly called “Farmers’s calendar” because it contains essential information on seasons, weather, times of sowing and harvesting, etc. In Cantonese-speaking regions, it is also called “Tong Shu”, “Tong Sheng”, or “Tong Shun”.

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