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From Myth to Art: The Timeless Influence of Fuxi and Nuwa on Chinese Culture
Today, we’ll talk about the Fuxi and Nuwa paintings, popular in the burial customs of the ancient kingdom of Gaochang, which reflect the deep cultura…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Spring Festival: A Tradition of Harmony, Family, and Cultural Identity
Today, we’ll talk about the Spring Festival, which has been inscribed onto UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humani…
1 year, 1 month ago
From Palace to Museum: The Journey of Nüshi Zhen Tu
Today, we’ll talk about the Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies, a story that traces its journey from an imperial harem teaching tool…
1 year, 2 months ago
From Fujian to Kyoto: The Legacy of Monk Yinyuan and the Obaku School
Today, we’ll talk about Zen Master Yinyuan, a prominent 17th-century Chinese monk, who has profoundly influenced Japan’s Edo-era culture, religion, a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Phoenix Crown: From Royal Relic to Modern Trend
Today, we’ll talk about a Ming Dynasty treasure that has been re-imagined as a series of creative cultural products, including a popular refrigerator…
1 year, 2 months ago
Museums: Connecting People
Today, we’ll talk about the growing popularity of Chinese museums which have attracted more visitors through innovative use of technology and providi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Kuqa: The Revitalized Oasis on the Silk Road
Today, we’ll introduce a somewhat overlooked oasis in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Kuqa, which was located in the ancient stat…
1 year, 2 months ago
Yan Fu: Architect of China’s Modern Enlightenment
Today, we’ll celebrate the 170th anniversary of the birth of Yan Fu, a man who overcame great difficulties early in life and forged on to have a prof…
1 year, 3 months ago
Pien Tze Huang: Formula for Success
Today, we’ll talk about time-honored brand Pien Tze Huang, which is expanding the global presence of TCM by exporting its flagship product to interna…
1 year, 3 months ago
Wang Tao: Father of Chinese Journalism and Advocate for Reform
Today, we’ll talk about Wang Tao, a pioneering Chinese journalist and reformist, who founded the Universal Circulating Herald in 1874, marking the fi…
1 year, 3 months ago