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Mo Mu: The Yellow Emperor’s Virtuous If Not Beautiful Concubine

Mo Mu: The Yellow Emperor’s Virtuous If Not Bea...

In Chinese history, there are celebrated stories of the Four Great Beauties, but there are also stories of celebrated women who were considered unattractive—literally called the Four Great Ugly Women....

Mo Mu: The Yellow Emperor’s Virtuous If Not Bea...

In Chinese history, there are celebrated stories of the Four Great Beauties, but there are also stories of celebrated women who were considered unattractive—literally called the Four Great Ugly Women....

The Tale of Meng Guang—One of the Four Ugly-but-Virtuous Ladies in Chinese History

The Tale of Meng Guang—One of the Four Ugly-but...

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor The Chinese language is full of fascinating idioms with a rich history. One such idiom is “lifting a tray to the eyebrows” (jǔànqíméi,  舉案齊眉), which means...

The Tale of Meng Guang—One of the Four Ugly-but...

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor The Chinese language is full of fascinating idioms with a rich history. One such idiom is “lifting a tray to the eyebrows” (jǔànqíméi,  舉案齊眉), which means...

The Peony: An Embodiment of Grace and Majesty

The Peony: An Embodiment of Grace and Majesty

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor In the Shen Yun 2011 female dance Ladies of the Tang Palace, palace maidens of the great Tang Dynasty elegantly danced in wide-sleeved robes—as if celestial maidens...

The Peony: An Embodiment of Grace and Majesty

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor In the Shen Yun 2011 female dance Ladies of the Tang Palace, palace maidens of the great Tang Dynasty elegantly danced in wide-sleeved robes—as if celestial maidens...

The Beauty of Spring in Tang Poetry

The Beauty of Spring in Tang Poetry

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor Spring is a season full of hope and vitality. It’s a dramatically beautiful season that has inspired poets around the world for as long as there...

The Beauty of Spring in Tang Poetry

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor Spring is a season full of hope and vitality. It’s a dramatically beautiful season that has inspired poets around the world for as long as there...

Exploring Shen Yun Art in Your Home

Exploring Shen Yun Art in Your Home

By Evan Mantyk, Cynthia Qin Visiting the Moon Palace    The spacious indoor area, the vast floor-to-ceiling windows, and the serene distant mountains evoke a sense of contemplation. The strong...

Exploring Shen Yun Art in Your Home

By Evan Mantyk, Cynthia Qin Visiting the Moon Palace    The spacious indoor area, the vast floor-to-ceiling windows, and the serene distant mountains evoke a sense of contemplation. The strong...

The Mother of Yue Fei, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

The Mother of Yue Fei, One of the Four Virtuous...

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor The story of the Northern Song Dynasty's famous general Yue Fei and his loyalty has been passed down through the ages. Friends who have purchased the...

The Mother of Yue Fei, One of the Four Virtuous...

Evan Mantyk, Contributing Editor The story of the Northern Song Dynasty's famous general Yue Fei and his loyalty has been passed down through the ages. Friends who have purchased the...