Pure Energy & Traditional Beauty
La sylphide is a timeless classic that captivates audiences with its ethereal storytelling and enchanting choreography. This beloved ballet, first performed in the 19th century, dives into themes of love, longing, and the supernatural, making it a significant piece in the realm of dance. Through its delicate movements and emotive scenes, La sylphide captures the […]
In 1964, the performance event of Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn in the ballet Giselle with The Australian Ballet marked a memorable milestone not only in the history of The Australian Ballet but also in the artistic relationship between the two. Known as a legendary pair on the stage, they connected not only through their […]
Ethnic traditions have long played an important role in fashion—even today, leading designers will journey up high mountains and into deep forests to seek inspiration from indigenous cultures. But while international travel is currently not a good option, we’d like to take you on a little tour of China’s different regions. You’ll get to know […]
Chinese concept for what fuels robust health and resilience. While we use it daily, it can also be replenished. (Image: pcsfish via Pixabay) The common perception that Asians age slowly may not actually be a factor of ethnicity, but rather the preservation of vital essence, or Jing. The concept of jing is integral to traditional […]
Picture yourself walking through the small streets of Kyoto at night. Soft light fills the air, and you hear gentle music in the distance. You peep into a teahouse and see her: a geisha in a beautiful silk kimono, looking like a porcelain doll with perfect grace and elegance. It feels like she’s from a […]
“Triumph of Achilles,” 1892, Franz Matsch. Achilles drags Hector’s body around Troy, from a panoramic fresco at the Achilleion. Public Domain Homer’s “Iliad” is usually thought of as the first work of European literature, and many would say, the greatest. It tells part of the saga of the city of Troy and the war that […]
This dinner dress designed by Charles Frederick Worth displays the definitive fashion trends of the early 1880s, with its complex train, protruding bustle, and apron style overskirt. About the Look This dinner dress was created by English fashion designer Charles Frederick Worth in 1883. Worth, often referred to as the father of haute couture, had […]
Do you have what it takes to be a chic, Manchurian princess? Over five thousand years, China’s dynasties have come and gone. Some survived a couple centuries, while others lasted only a bit over a decade. But as they say, out with the old and in with the new—each turn of the tide brought about […]
Around the world, one of the garments most often associated with Chinese dress is the qipao. Also called the cheongsam or Mandarin gown, it is distinguished by its high collar, narrow waist, and slit skirt. But actually, the ubiquitous qipao is not at all a Han Chinese invention—it is the traditional apparel of the Manchurian people, who ruled China during […]
Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing a grey belted dress and a matching bell-boy style hat with feathers, holds an umbrella as she attends an Anzac Day Commemorative Service on April 25, 1983 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Image: Anwar Hussein via Getty Images) By Babak Baniasadi, Vision Times contributor Fashion is more than fabric and thread […]
Dan Flanagan, Karen Shinozaki Sor and Victoria Ehrlich playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Serenade in C”in a library in San Francisco, Cali. on Sept. 28, 2024. Lear Zhou/The Epoch Times Officially renamed ‘Ganz kleine Nachtmusik’, the work is believed to have been written by Mozart when he was just 13 years old. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—A lost […]
The Tibetan people’s unique way of traditional living is deeply reflected in their dance. Perhaps the most characteristic feature of this dance style is the body’s forward tilt, accompanied by an incessant bouncing originating from the knees. This rhythm accompanies nearly every movement and stems from the daily custom of carrying water long distances from […]
