The Phoenix of the Orient
What we know of the oriental phoenix, or fèng huáng (鳳凰), comes from age-old folklore and mythology.
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Mythistory’s Divine Farmer
Meet the demi-god emperor with a man’s body, an ox’s head, a transparent...
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Mythistory: Great Yu Controls the Waters
It was around 3,000 B.C.E., when a great flood plagued the Middle Kingdom...
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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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Ancient Chinese Gardens
Enter an ancient Chinese garden, tucked away and serene. Nestled within its walls you...
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The Scenery of Southwest China
Southwest China, and especially Yunnan Province, is home to dozens of ethnic groups,...
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Han Chinese Clothing
The Han people are by far China’s largest ethnic group. And so just as the...
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Mongolian Ethnic Attire
Pragmatic and frequent travelers, Mongolians have adapted their attire to the harsh...
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Shen Yun Vocal Technique
Ancient Chinese theater and early European opera shared the same singing technique,...
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Erhu - the Chinese Violin
The erhu is one of the most important Chinese instruments, with a history of over...
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Technical Skill
Technical skill in classical Chinese dance refers to a series of highly difficult...
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