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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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Misconception 3: Not Seeing Beyond the Superficial
As an example of needing to see past the superficial aspects of Chinese culture, when...
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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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