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CHINESE CULTURE

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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...
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The Legendary Origins of Chinese Acupuncture
The spread of acupuncture into Western medicine has been spectacular but relatively recent. The first...
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Zhuge Liang and the Divine Crane: A Tale About the Value of Strong Will
In traditional Chinese culture, people used to promote virtue in their everyday conduct and held themselves...
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Shen Yun Delights Audiences at a Packed Lincoln Center
Audience members were lucky to get a ticket to this Friday’s sold-out show at Lincoln Center, one of...
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Spring Cleaning – Culture and Traditions
After a long cold winter, warmer weather and longer days bring forth buds and bulbs. Everyone looks forward...
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The Traditional Chinese Garden – A Miniature of Nature, in Harmony With Man
The traditional Chinese Garden has a recorded history of over three thousand years. Still treasured today...