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NEWARK, New Jersey — On April 25, Shen Yun kicked off a five show run at the prestigious New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Theatergoers reported being delighted with the show's vibrant dancing, choreography, and dazzling displays of art, song, and music. Founded in 2006, Shen Yun Performing Arts is the
The ‘Four Gentlemen’ of Chinese Culture
In ancient China, a place where self-cultivation and virtue were considered noble pursuits, four gentlemen...
NY: Flushing Town Hall to Premier Award-winning Taiwanese Puppet Show ‘The Paper Play’
On Sunday, August 13, Flushing Town Hall (FTH), located at 137-35 Northern Blvd in New York, will be...
Spinning the Wheel: Experience the Ancient Art of Turning Fiber Into Yarn
“It’s fun to just come up with something so beautiful out of this pile of wool,” said Julie Iannelli,...
Long-awaited Adaption of Chinese Mythology Epic ‘Creation of the Gods’ Premieres in China to Enthusiastic
In a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional Chinese myths and legends, the first part of a new...
Bach, Darwin, and the Question of Creation
Johann Sebastian Bach and Charles Darwin were two of the most creative minds of their time. Although...
Wayuu Mochila Bags – An Indigenous Colombian Tradition of Colorful Crochet
Mochila bags, increasingly trendy and colorful totes, each display a unique expression indigenous Wayuu...
The Chinese Waist Drum – A Spirited, Spiritual Tradition
Considered the world's first drum, the Chinese waist drum (腰鼓 Yāogǔ) recalls the glory of ancient Chinese...
China Celebrates Annual Dragon Boat Festival; A Stunning Display of Traditional Chinese Culture
People throughout China enthusiastically celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival on Thursday, engaging in...
Former PSU Student Returns First-Edition Copy of ‘1984’ to Library 65 Years After Due Date, Appends Note
An 86-year-old who checked out a first-edition copy of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 in the 1950s...