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...
What Do Chinese Say About the Dog Zodiac?
According to the Chinese calendar, each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal in a 12-year cycle. The year 2018 is an Earth...
Ancient town in Southern China Takes Centre Stage after being Unnoticed for a Decade
Nestled between Suzhou and Hangzhou, a small town in Jiangnan has remained obscure for ten years until now.
The classy, long- lived architecture are all presented in the TV series to illustrate the charm and rich historical background of the town.
This is HuZhou, a well-preserved relic from Ming Dynasty, where stories and tales have been captured and carried on for centuries.
Be There, Be Part...
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...
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...
How to Talk to Children About Death
Death is the inevitable end of all life. No one escapes it. As adults, most of us have come to terms with this reality...
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...
The Amazing Journey to Save China’s Cultural Heritage
The Forbidden City Palace Museum in Beijing, together with the National Palace Museum in Taipei, will normally receive more than 20 million visitors in...
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...
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...
