Guzheng: The Chinese Zither
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked instrument that belongs to the zither family of musical instruments. It has a history of over 2,500...
Why Is the Chinese Regime Afraid of Shen Yun?
Shen Yun Performing Arts is no stranger to dealing with attempts by the Chinese communist regime to shut down its performances.
In the 13 years since...
What Caring Emperors Do for Their People
Opening the chapter on Chinese history, we find that all good emperors had something in common: They held the people in their hearts and...
Rediscovering Our Innate Good Nature in the ‘Three Character Classic’
The “Three Character Classic,” or “San Zi Jing,” is the best-known classic Chinese text for children. Written by Wang Yinlian (1223–1296) during the Song...
What You Should Know About China’s Current Social Culture
When the Communist Party took control of China, they tried to purge most of its culture, deeming it “backward” and an “impedimen”’ to social...
The Descent of a Heavenly Maiden
During the Han Dynasty (202 B.C. – A.D. 220), there lived a young man by the name of Dongyong, who lost his mother when...
A Daughter-in-Law Who Upheld Her Filial Piety Even in the Face of Death
In the Qing Dynasty (1850-1876) during the reign of Xianfeng and Tongzhi, there was a filial woman who looked after her mother-in-law. After a...
The Mysterious ‘Chinese Romans’ of Liqian
In the remote village of Liqian in China, you will come across people with long noses, fair hair, and green or blue eyes. They...
Children to Immortals: Figural Representations in Chinese Art at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the “Met”) in New York City is currently holding an exhibition of art in Chinese culture entitled Children to Immortals: Figural Representations...
5,000 Years of Chinese Culture: Making a Sacrifice for a Friend
When you make friends, have you ever considered the personalities of the kinds of people you get along with? Here’s a short story related...
