The Legend of the Scholar and the Dragon Princess
An ancient legend tells of a dragon princess and a scholar who need each other in spite of circumstances in life that at first keep them apart.
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Finding the Peach Blossom Beauty
Ancient Chinese history records tell of a mysterious and unusual romance that seemed to be arranged by Heaven.
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Happy Year of the Wood Dragon!
If you were born in 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, or 1940, then in the Eastern tradition you are a Dragon and this is your year. Dragons are ...
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Spiritual Guidance within a Gourd
After traveling into the world in his gourd, a Daoist decides to never return to the human world and fakes his own death. But can he succeed in his...
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The Gourd Sage Helps the World
This Daoist legend tells how a medicine man was able to jump into his gourd and enter another world. A local official sees this, which leads to an ...
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The Ruyi: More Than Just a Pattern
Perhaps you’ve noticed a recurring pattern in many classical Chinese designs. It’s also found on some of Shen Yun’s intricately patterned costumes ...
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The History and Legends of the Gourd
The gourd holds a special and wide-ranging significance in Chinese civilization, from joyful weddings to musical instruments to life-saving medicin...
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The Unwavering Spirit of Plum Blossoms
Enduring the cold winter weather, plum blossoms have come to symbolize resilience, nobility, and an unwavering spirit in traditional Chinese cultur...
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Happy New Year from Shen Yun Collections!
The clock is ticking! 2024 is right around the corner. Our journey through the past makes us who we are today. Let’s review Shen Yun Collections ac...
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Shen Yun Collections Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Store in America
Marketing Director Sammie Song speaks at the Grand Opening of New Middletown, in New York. Shen Yun Collections is the anchor store at New Middleto...
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Silkworm: A Gift from the Stars
Silk plays a significant role in Chinese civilization, but where did the silkworms who make it come from? One ancient legend traces the silkworm al...
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Silk: A Gift from Heaven
The natural fiber silk is surrounded in enchanting stories and rich culture in its country of origin, China. It’s a heritage that is also connected...
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Outer Appearance Reflects Inner Beauty
A wealthy landlord lived during the Ming Dynasty. Because he was very kind and often helped others, the local people called him Kind Lord Zhang. Wh...
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