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From Lingnan to the World: The Legacy of Sun Yat-sen University in Shaping Chinese Academia
Today, we’ll continue to talk about Sun Yat-sen University, which has been at the forefront of higher education in China, playing a crucial role in t…
1 year, 5 months ago
Sun Yat-sen University: Bridging Tradition and Modernity
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about Sun Yat-sen University, which stands as a testament to the seamless int…
1 year, 5 months ago
Lin Yutang: A Literary Legend Who Bridged East and West
Today, we’ll talk about Lin Yutang, a celebrated writer and lexicographer, who masterfully bridged Eastern and Western cultures through his literary …
1 year, 6 months ago
Lu You: The Poet Who Fought with Pen and Sword for His Country
Today, we’ll talk about Lu You, a renowned poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, who devoted his life to the restoration of China’s northern territories…
1 year, 6 months ago
Xu Xiake: The Trailblazing Explorer Who Redefined China’s Landscapes
Today, we’ll talk about the pioneering geographer Xu Xiake whose story chronicles his extraordinary 17th-century expeditions across China, where his …
1 year, 6 months ago
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, 6 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago