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The Heroic Lu Zhishen

The Heroic Lu Zhishen

One hundred and eight “heroes” form the main characters in the classic Chinese novel Outlaws of the Marsh. Unlucky number 13 is Lu Zhishen, a brash 8-foot-tall giant who loved...
Emperor Kangxi’s Filial Piety

Emperor Kangxi’s Filial Piety

At the age of eight, Emperor Kangxi (1654–1722) ascended the throne. He was Emperor of China for 61 years and laid a solid foundation for the prosperous Qianlong period of...
Outer Appearance Reflects Inner Beauty

Outer Appearance Reflects Inner Beauty

A wealthy landlord lived during the Ming Dynasty. Because he was very kind and often helped others, the local people called him Kind Lord Zhang. When he was 50 years...
The Six Arts of Confucian Scholars

The Six Arts of Confucian Scholars

If you attended a 2022 Shen Yun performance, you may well remember this scene from The Men’s Classical Chinese Dance—a group of well dressed young men appear, calm and intellectual,...
Nongyu and Xiao Shi: A Marriage of Immortals

Nongyu and Xiao Shi: A Marriage of Immortals

A mystical part of the 5,000-year-old civilization of China is the culture of seeking the Tao and cultivating into a divine being who has immortality and can travel to Heaven....
Poets of the Orchid Pavilion Tea Set: Where Calligraphy, Poetry, and Tea Converge

Poets of the Orchid Pavilion Tea Set: Where Calligraphy, Poetry, and Tea Converge

In the ideal life envisioned by Chinese literati, books are companions, the Dao is one’s guiding principle, poetry is a solace, and tea is a constant presence. Together, these four...
Bone China Elegance: The East and West in Harmony

Bone China Elegance: The East and West in Harmony

Bone china, born in 18th-century England, is a hallmark of European porcelain craftsmanship. Created through a refined fusion of kaolin clay and bone ash, it is known for its warm,...
Three Residents of the Moon Palace You Should Meet

Three Residents of the Moon Palace You Should Meet

Every Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon glows at its fullest, casting a luminous veil over the earth. For thousands of years, poets and dreamers have looked beyond its radiant beauty, envisioning...
Shen Yun's 20th Anniversary Commemorative Music Box: A Finely Crafted Work of Art

Shen Yun's 20th Anniversary Commemorative Music Box: A Finely Crafted Work of Art

The Shen Yun Music Box is far more than a keepsake. It is a crystallization of twenty years of artistic spirit—honoring traditional culture, aspiring toward sacred beauty, and embodying an...
The Manchurian Princess

The Manchurian Princess

The princesses of the Manchurian court and maidens of noble families were a signature sight of China’s last dynasty, the Qing (1644-1911 C.E.). These ladies wore elaborate headdresses, elevated shoes,...
The Heroic Lu Zhishen

The Heroic Lu Zhishen

One hundred and eight “heroes” form the main characters in the classic Chinese novel Outlaws of the Marsh. Unlucky number 13 is Lu Zhishen, a brash 8-foot-tall giant who loved...
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