Shen Yun Collections Blogs

Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang (Part 2)

Kangxi and Louis XIV: Famous Parallel Figures

One of China's most illustrious emperors, Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722) of the Qing Dynasty,takes the cake for the longest-ruling emperor in Chinese h...

Origins of the Dragon Boat Festival

You may have heard of an exciting festival featuring intense paddle boat races in long, brilliantly colored “dragon boats.” It’s held on the 5th da...

What’s Inside Counts

During the Ming Dynasty, Yu Liangchen and his peers created a community where members were not allowed to kill, visit prostitutes, curse, or talk b...

Rich Layers of Inspiring Meaning Behind The Tang Elegance Collection

Layer after layer of rich meaning went into The Tang Elegance Collection created by jewelry designer Vivian Ni of the Shen Yun Collections.

Mulan: Legendary Warrior and Good Daughter

One of the best known and loved female characters from ancient China, Hua Mulan was a dutiful young lady who took her father’s place in battle when...

China's Most Beautiful Calligraphy Honored in Shen Yun Collections Design

Imagine Shen Yun dancers performing onstage while one of China's most beloved works of calligraphy appears stroke by stroke. Animated on the backd...

Traveling Back to The Great Tang Dynasty

China's 5,000 year-old civilization has been home to at least ten major dynasties, each with its own collection of unique artifacts and colorful de...

Introducing Our Debut Falun Dafa Collection

In welcoming the grand arrival of our newest collection at the Shen Yun Collections, we invite you to join us as we explore more about Falun Dafa a...

A Chinese Love Story - Liang & Zhu

Have you heard of the classic Chinese love story called “The Butterfly Lovers”? Well, like the classic Shakespearean story of the star-crossed love...

Fun Family Activities for the Moon Festival

People around the world look forward to the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival—one of the biggest celebrations in the lunar calen...

How Emperor Kangxi Raised His Children

The Qing Dynasty’s Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722) is considered one of China’s greatest. The longest reigning emperor in Chinese history, he was a tire...

Two Master Calligraphers - Father and Son

Known as the Sage of Calligraphy, Wang Xizhi of the Jin Dynasty (fourth century C.E.) is often considered the most accomplished calligrapher in Chi...