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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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Commonly Used Devices that Originated from Ancient China – Who Knew?
China is home to the oldest culture in the world, with a history dating back 5,000 years, to a time when...
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Jun Zi: Confucius’ Teachings on Being a Gentleman
Jun Zi (君子), an ancient Chinese term, describes a virtuous man who is forever striving to perfect his...
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The Daoist Faith – A Dying Tradition
Daoism is one of the main religions of China. Its three founders include the Yellow Emperor, who is said...
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Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors and the Tomb of China’s First Emperor
Did you know that in 537 B.C., Duke Jing, the ruler of ancient China’s Qin state, upon his death was...
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The Charm of Chinese Chopsticks
The Chinese-invented chopsticks have become one of the world's most popular and essential eating tools...
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Ye Xian – Ancient China’s Cinderella Story
Ye Xian, 葉限, is the story of a young Chinese girl living sometime between China’s Qin and Han Dynasties...
The Fiery Way of Ma Po Tofu – Sichuan’s Signature Dish
Ma po tofu is a classic Chinese dish of Sichuan cuisine that has grown in popularity and seems to be...
The Emperor’s Journey to the Moon Palace
A story from the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival By Ally Wang Wednesday, Sept. 21, marks this year’...
10 Teas to Enhance Meditation (Part 1)
After water, tea, in its many forms and variations, is the most consumed beverage on Earth. Not only...