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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

Jade: Culturally Significant, Spiritually Priceless

Jade, as valuable as gold in Chinese culture, is precious not only for its aesthetic beauty. It possesses...

Traditional Chinese Culture Treasures Five Colors, Not Just Red

Ancient Chinese artifacts such as clothing, painting, and jewels feature rich colors. Traditional Chinese...

The Relationship Between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Martial Arts

Great practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are often great martial artists. Those who...

The Divine Governing Philosophy of Ancient Chinese Rulers

Believing that Chinese culture was divinely bestowed on the Three Kings and Five Emperors (三皇五帝Sān huáng...

Qu Yuan, the Tragic Patriot Behind the Dragon Boat Festival

Every year, on the fifth day on the fifth lunar month in the traditional Chinese calendar, people celebrate...

Fashion: Apply Ancient Wisdom to Dress for Success

Everything has an electromagnetic field, even the prints, and patterns on material and clothing. The...

Stories from Students Rules Wang Xizhi

Stories From the Students’ Rules (4): Humility Before Elders

The “Standards for Being a Good Student and Child” (Di Zi Gui, 弟子規) is a traditional Chinese textbook...

Stuck in a Rut? 12 Ways to Turn Your Luck Around

Why do some people seem to have all the luck, while others just can’t ever get ahead? When misfortunes...

Traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival （端午節）is a traditional Chinese holiday that dates back almost 2,000 years. According...

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