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Chinese Culture Is More Than Kung Fu, Dumplings and Lion Dances

As an example of needing to see past the superficial aspects of Chinese culture, when...
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Are Shen Yun Dances about Falun Gong “Political”?

Shen Yun uses performing arts to present stories that bring to life the inner essence...
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Why the Culture You See in China Today Is Not Traditional Chinese Culture

In today’s China, the Communist Party may sponsor performances or exhibits that...
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The Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), ruled by the Manchurians, was China’s last...
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The Ming Dynasty

The Ming dynasty’s first emperor did not begin life destined for royalty but,...
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The Yuan Dynasty

When the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan founded the Yuan Dynasty in 1271, he became the first...
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The Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty (618–907 C.E.) is widely considered the zenith of Chinese...
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The Northern and Southern Dynasties

The Northern and Southern Dynasties (420-589 C.E.) was a period of great turmoil.

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Shen Yun Heads to San Francisco

After a five-city tour of the southwestern United States and Rocky Mountain regions,...
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The Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) is often considered China’s first golden...
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The Qin Dynasty

If you have trouble remembering the long line of China’s dynasties, the Qin...
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Monkey King Captures Pigsy - From Journey to the West

Pigsy, one of the most memorable characters from Journey to the West, was not always...
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