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MOUNT HOPE, New York — Residents and local officials in the Middletown area turned out for the area’s inaugural Chinese Renaissance Fest on Sept. 28, enjoying traditional Chinese food, activities, and arts, including music and dance performances. The event was organized by the Mount Hope Chinese Association, and held from 11
Resilience in Motion: How Deru’s Journey With Shen Yun Gave Her Life New Meaning
In the world of classical Chinese dance, few stories are as poignant and inspiring as that of Deru —...
Discovering Meissen Porcelain: A Legacy of Elegance and Quality
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine In the 15th century, European attempts to replicate...
Fadu’s Journey: How a Family Turned Tragedy Into Hope by Harnessing the Power of Art
In the late 1990s, many families faced unimaginable hardships as China entered a period of intense political...
Timeless Shadows: How the Global Legacy of Puppet Theater Came to Be
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Shadow puppet theater is a beloved folkloric form...
Memories of Hydra, Greece: From Sleepy Island to Jet-Set Playground
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine The success of two films, “Boy on a Dolphin” with...
Passport to Taiwan, New York’s Largest Asian American Festival, Celebrates Two Decades of Festivities
On May 26 the Passport to Taiwan festival — New York State’s largest Asian American festival — kicked...
Born to Be Shorn: Preserving the Tradition of Wool Crafting at Fosterfields Historical Farm, NJ
Born to be Shorn is an annual event where one learns to appreciate first-hand all the work that goes...
Democracy’s Double-Edged Sword: How Ancient Greece Embraced the Lost Tool of ‘Ostracism’
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Democracy, as practiced today, is modeled after...
Spain Ends Traditional Bullfighting Award Amid Cultural Shift, Animal Advocacy
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine In a landmark decision, Spain's Culture Ministry...