Mom and Dad handed me a strange red envelope today. It had a dragon on it, and I thought, “It has no stamp and I know it’s not my birthday yet… what’s this??” I observed with avid interest as Mom helped me open the envelope. Inside was a golden coin, which made little sense to…
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Tang Garden is a Visual and Mechanical Masterpiece
Known as a golden age for Chinese arts and culture, the T’ang Dynasty brought about many magnificent advancements for China. During this time, literature blossomed and became more accessible to the masses with new technologies; rigid policies from previous dynasties were relaxed or abolished entirely; crucial advancements in medicine were developed and practiced; and many…
Roaring Into The New Year With A Game of Tao Long: The Way of the Dragon: Tiger & Phoenix
As we say goodbye this week to the Ox and its promises of hard work, peacemaking, and fortune for 2021, the Tiger is about to begin its year-long reign. As a Tiger year, 2022 brings with it assurances of strength, prosperity, and big changes; whatever they may be. To celebrate this transition of the lunisolar…
Dancing Our Way Into The Year of the Ox With Dragon Parade
Representing power, wealth, and wisdom, the dragon is a very prevalent symbol in Chinese culture. The Dragon Dance is commonly performed during festivals and celebrations and is believed to scare away evil spirits and the bad luck associated with them, ushering in good luck and wealth instead. During the dance, a team carries the colorful…