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Tea and the Tea Ceremony

Savor Tea’s Aroma Through Its Vessel; Understand the Tea Ceremony With the Heart

Drinking tea helps calm the mind, cultivate one’s temperament, and clear away distracting thoughts. It resonates with the Eastern cultural ideals of “clarity and tranquility” (清静) and “simplicity and serenity” (恬淡), while also reflecting the emphasis on inner reflection and self-cultivation found in Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. The tea ceremony

China’s Hottest Weeks Are Named After a Word Meaning ‘To Hide’

Chinese Democracy Activists Show Support at Shen Yun’s Toronto Performances

Shen Yun Closes 20th Anniversary World Tour to Sold-Out Audiences in Toronto

Fourth Annual Dragon Boat Festival Brings Chinese Culture and Community Together in Otisville

The 4th Annual Dragon Boat Festival brought together residents, local officials, sponsors, vendors, and visitors on June 27 at Otisville Veterans Memorial Park, celebrating Chinese culture, traditional arts, food, and

Annual Dragon Boat Festival

Shen Yun Returns to Toronto to a Packed House Despite Intimidation Campaign

TORONTO, Canada — On June 25-28, Shen Yun Performing Arts' New York Company returned to Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts for a sold-out run, marking a triumphant

‘Good Will Triumph Over Evil’: Hong Kong Muay Thai Champion Moved By Shen Yun

Shen Yun Makes Return to Toronto Following Bomb Threats That Cancelled Its Performances

Two Japanese Activists Describe a Change of Heart After Seeing Shen Yun

Why Do Guangdong People Bury Their Dragon Boats After the Dragon Boat Festival?

Konghou (箜篌): The Lost Ancient Chinese Harp Preserved in Japan

Ming Dynasty painter Qiu Ying painting of ancient Chinese women playing konghou extinct ancient harp

What Does ‘Duanwu’ Mean? The Ancient Traditions Behind the Dragon Boat Festival

Tang Emperors in Stone: The First Stele of Xi’an’s Stele Forest

By Jingrong A stele that greets every visitor At the entrance of the Xi’an Stele Forest Museum...

Confucius and the Quiet Strength of Meaning

By Xiao Guang Among the many stories preserved in Chinese history, one episode involving Confucius...

Frugality, Luxury, and Legacy: How Screens Shaped Imperial China

By Dai Dongni Screens are among the oldest forms of furniture in Chinese civilization, appearing as...

Princess Wencheng’s Journey Along the Tea-Horse Road

By Xiao Jing A line from a Yuan-dynasty drama echoes across centuries: “Managing a household begins...

How a Simple Bowl of Millet Congee Became a Remedy for Healing the Stomach

In a long-standing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Taipei, Dr. Ho Yung-cheng has spent more...

‘Acupuncture Opens a Window’: Inside the Healing Practice of Dr. Jennifer Liang

For thousands of years, acupuncture has been one of the most valued and enduring practices in traditional...

The Headless Warrior and the Rainbow Body: Mysteries from Tibetan and Chinese Legends

In the Chinese legend Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing), there is a giant named Xing Tian...

A Divine Dream and a Doomed Official: The Prophecy of Li Ruoshui Before the Fall of the Northern Song

Li Ruoshui, originally named Ruobing and courtesy name Qingqing, was a high-ranking official during the...

‘Xiaoman’s Waist’: The Ancient Love Story Behind Guangzhou’s Iconic Tower

Rising over the skyline of Guangzhou, China’s 600-meter television tower twists elegantly toward the...

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