Misconception 3: Not Seeing Beyond the Superficial
As an example of needing to see past the superficial aspects of Chinese culture, when thinking of kung fu, many will think of Bruce Lee or Kung Fu Panda movies, but the true kung fu is much...
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Heavenly Regalia
It is said that traditional Chinese attire was inspired by the heavens—it is this...
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The Cold Cave: A Tale of Devotion
The ultimate tale of a young woman's perseverance and endurance...
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The Good, the Bad, and the “Crazy”
In China’s long history, one official stands out for his wickedness. Meet...
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A Contemporary Tale of Faith and No Regret
This story, from Shen Yun’s 2011 No Regret, is based not on the tale of a...
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Hu or Court Tablet
What are those stick-like objects that court officials sometimes hold in Shen...
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An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Culture
In traditional Chinese culture, the connection to the divine was understood in every...
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Misconception 4: Ancient China was Backwards and Oppressive
Even though ancient Chinese society never formed a constitution, Confucian ideology...
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Misconception 5: Traditional Culture Made China’s Science Lag
Looking from the 21st century back at ancient China, it may seem that society was...
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The Great General Yue Fei
Yue Fei is one of China’s most celebrated generals. Born at the end of the...
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The Great General Han Xin
Han Xin was one of China’s most outstanding military strategists, famous for...
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A Vanished Dream
This legend from the early Tang dynasty tells of a young scholar named Lu Sheng who...
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Technical Skill
Technical skill in classical Chinese dance refers to a series of highly difficult...
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