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Instructions for Chinese Women and Girls (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating traditional feminine virtues. Written by polymath Ban Zhao (班昭), it addressed the need for girls to be educated in virtues, and quickly became a lasting reference for raising daughters in China for many dynasties

A Culinary Journey Through Taiwan’s Night Markets
Reposted with permission from LuxuryWeb.com. In Asian cuisine, freshness is key. Whether the cook...

Can Mushrooms Save the World? 8 Great Ways Fungi Can Repair Our Planet and Its Population
Oddly enough, the further we advance in science and technology, the bigger the mess we seem to make....

Ban Zhao’s Precepts for Women (Part II): Cultivating Politeness and Hospitality
Instructions for Chinese Women and Girls (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating...

The Life and Teachings of Confucius: Searching for the Middle Way to Restore Order to the World
Perhaps the most well-known of the ancient Chinese sages, Confucius dedicated his life to reviving and...

Shen Yun Concludes Sold-Out Performances in Paris, Enchanting Audiences of All Ages and Backgrounds
PARIS, France — On Feb. 19, Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived in the City of Lights for the seventh time...

The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers – Part I: Silk
In prehistoric times, all of man’s necessities came from natural materials. Earth — with its various...

Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons – Part I: Greed Causes Greater Loss Than Gain
Throughout the ages, parents have grappled with the question of how best to raise well-behaved children...

Breeze Through Awkward Moments With Emotional Intelligence
We’ve all run into awkward moments where there’s an elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about...

A Bite With Gia at Yishan Korean Restaurant
This article was contributed by Gia Nina, food enthusiast in the Hudson Valley area. Welcome back...