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The ‘Four Gentlemen’ of Chinese Culture
In ancient China, a place where self-cultivation and virtue were considered noble pursuits, four gentlemen...
Chinese Autumn Begins With Liqiu and the Body is Rejuvenated with White Fungus Soup (Recipe)
According to Chinese tradition, autumn begins in August, with the thirteenth solar term Liqiu (立秋), a...
Long-awaited Adaption of Chinese Mythology Epic ‘Creation of the Gods’ Premieres in China to Enthusiastic
In a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional Chinese myths and legends, the first part of a new...
Independence Day Fireworks, and Their International Origin
As the skies across America explode with color and sound this Fourth of July, one might wonder how and...
The Chinese Waist Drum – A Spirited, Spiritual Tradition
Considered the world's first drum, the Chinese waist drum (腰鼓 Yāogǔ) recalls the glory of ancient Chinese...
Seasonal Eating for June, and Why Local Matters
As we mentioned in the first part of this series, eating seasonally is intrinsically tied to eating locally...
Seasonal Eating for May, and the Yin Yang Principles
Continuing our series on seasonal eating, today we will examine the aspect of balance. Eating seasonally...
St. Petersburg, Florida in Awe as Shen Yun Wows Audiences in Sold-Out Performances
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — On April 2, Shen Yun Performing Arts wrapped up a series of sold-out performances...
Ban Zhao’s Precepts for Women (Part VI): On Reverence for Parents and In-Laws
Instructions for Chinese Women and Girls (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating...
Ban Zhao’s Precepts for Women (Part V): On the Instruction of Children
Instructions for Chinese Women and Girls (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating...
Ban Zhao’s Precepts for Women (Part IV): On Early Rising
Instructions for Chinese Women and Girls (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating...
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...