CULTURE
Born to be Shorn is an annual event where one learns to appreciate first-hand all the work that goes into woolen and wool-related commodities. In traditional style, sheep are sheared, wool is washed, and wool crafting techniques are demonstrated — including knitting, felting, spinning, weaving and more. A team of
Famous and Fascinating Traditional Chinese Pagodas
In China, a city that lacks one or more of these architecturally magnificent structures is considered...
Emperor Taizong of Tang and His Faithful Advisors
Emperor Taizong of Tang (唐太宗 ) birth name Li Shimin; (598–649 AD) was one of the greatest military strategists...
How To Recognize and Break an Amazon Addiction
Does Amazon shopping consume a significant portion of your week? Do you hide unnecessary Amazon purchases...
5 Essential Tips in Case a Child Gets Lost
Nothing is more nerve-wracking to a parent than when a child gets lost. While only a small percentage...
The Epic of King Gesar, a Legendary Tibetan Hero
The Chinese occupation of Tibet starting in 1951, and the CCP’s deliberate attempt to destroy traditional...
When the Temperature Plunges, Break out the Bubbles! How To Make Frozen Soap Bubbles
Come winter, animals hunker down, plants go dormant, and nature enjoys a stillness much like meditation...
China’s Classic of Poetry : An Ancient Work Advocating Virtue and Morality
The Classic of Poetry (詩經 Shijing) is China's first collection of poems. Initially called "Poetry" or...
Improve Your Appearance Naturally by Changing Your Mind
Before the age of 40, much of the way a person looks is determined by genetics. But after 40, a person's...
Cargo Containers: A Closer Look at the Box that Blocks Our Supply Chain
Cargo containers can be seen in practically every cargo ship across the seas and oceans, as today’s worldwide...