How Confucius Customized Instruction to Each Student
The great Chinese thinker Confucius founded the moral philosophy and political science of Confucianism 2500 years ago. (Image: Eden, Janine,...
Traditional Lifestyle
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Famous Architects
Heaven and Earth Within a Jar: The Classical Gardens of...
Inspired by Daoist ideals of joyful living, the Classical Gardens of Suzhou epitomize the harmonious unity of nature, beauty, and...
Traditional Lifestyle
Kimbal Musk Is Cooking Up Innovation
Kimbal Musk is passionate about sustainable farming and widening Americans’ access to local fresh produce. (Laurie Smith) Imagine spending 18...
Traditional Lifestyle
Chinese Tea Culture: Origin, Development, and the Dao of Tea
Tea, once used mainly for its health benefits in China, has become one of the most popular beverages in the...
Traditional Lifestyle
An Ancient Chinese Doctor’s ‘Cure-all’ for Nourishing the Mind and...
Ancient Chinese doctor and herbalist Sun Simiao said virtue was the key to health and longevity. (Image: Larry Koester via...
National & Folk Costume
Accessories Inspired by Ethnic Fashions
Ethnic traditions have long played an important role in fashion—even today, leading designers will journey up high mountains and into...
National & Folk Costume Timeless Values of Costume
The World of Geishas, and How They Preserve Traditional Japanese...
Picture yourself walking through the small streets of Kyoto at night. Soft light fills the air, and you hear gentle...
National & Folk Costume
Modish Manchurians
Do you have what it takes to be a chic, Manchurian princess?
National & Folk Costume
Manchurian Dress
Around the world, one of the garments most often associated with Chinese dress is the qipao. Also called the cheongsam or Mandarin gown,...
Beliefs & Faiths
Tibetan Dance
The Tibetan people’s unique way of traditional living is deeply reflected in their dance. Perhaps the most characteristic feature of...