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CHINESE CULTURE

A Trip to Baochan Mountain: The Ambition of Chancellor Wang Anshi

In today’s Anhui Province of eastern China, there is a scenic locale known as Mount Baochan (褒禪山), which one might translate as "Zen Mountain" for its association with the Buddhist

Tune in to Your Body’s Optimum Frequency (Part I): The Ancient and Sacred Origins of Sound Therapy

Sound therapy is an increasingly popular energy practice that dates back to prehistoric times. Historically used in many traditional cultures to invoke spiritual awakening, reduce pain, promote healing and restore balance;
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Otisville’s Fall Fun Festival Merges Tradition, Celebration, and Cultural Appreciation
The Four Beauties of Ancient China, and How They Shaped History
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NTD’s Global Chinese Beauty Pageant Celebrates Tradition, Goodness, and Beauty
NY: Moon Festival Draws Tens of Thousands to Traditional Autumn Event
Cormorant Fishing: A Millenary Tradition of Human-Wildlife Collaboration
NTD’s 10th International Dance Competition Sets New Standard in Classical Chinese Dance
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Gongshi: The ‘Scholar’s Rocks’ of China
The mountain holds a special place in Chinese art and philosophy, as men of learning attempted to convey...
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Ancient Pants Discovered in China Reveal Clues to Their Origin
Today it’s hard to imagine a life without pants. For both men and women, slacks are a go-to garment for...
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Jasmine – The Flower That Makes Ordinary Tea Extraordinary
You may have wondered what gives a good jasmine tea that intoxicating fragrance and heavenly flavor....
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A Fate Preordained: The Rise and Fall of Zhou Yafu, Prime Minister of Han
Fate and predestiny are ingrained in traditional Chinese belief. The word ming (命), which means "life...
Thousands of People Around the World Rally to Celebrate 30 Years of Falun Gong
As Falun Gong practitioners and supporters all around the world gather to commemorate and celebrate on...
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The Past–And Present–of China’s Imperial Exams
Adapted from Erping Zhang's original video available on YouTube. Chinese civilization has long viewed...
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The Virtuous Rule of Emperor Kangxi
Emperor Kangxi (康熙) was the longest reigning emperor in China. Coming into power at the age of seven,...
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The Odyssey of Gai Lan
There is a charming story that the families of early Chinese immigrants sailing from Guangdong to San...
Traditional Chinese Architecture – The Siheyuan
The traditional Chinese architecture of siheyuan ( 四合院), refers to a collection of residences centered...