Shen Yun Collections Blogs

Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang (Part 2)

One of the Four Great Beauties of China, the inspiring Lady Yang played an important role in the reign of one of China’s greatest emperors, Xuanzon...

Father's Day: Stories of Exemplary Filial Piety

Filial piety is the best gift to give your parents. We hope these moving stories of filial devotion throughout history bring everyone joy and peace...

The Story of Zhongli Chun, One of Four Great Ugly Woman

Zhongli Chun lives to be an old maid and then decides she must serve the emperor by helping him. But will he accept her offer?

Yi Ethnic Clothing and Culture

The Yi culture includes about 9 million people in China today and has an awe-inspiring tradition behind it.

The Mother of Ouyang, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

Like today’s homeschooling mothers, she was known for using creative and humble means to educate her child, including using a reed to write on sand.

The Mother of Tao Kan, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

What can a good mother do when her household is poor but her son is about to host an eminent official? Learn what the exemplary mother Madame Zhan ...

The Mother of Mencius, One of the Four Virtuous Mothers

In the famous Chinese children’s education text The Three Character Classic, there is a well-known saying: “In ancient times, Meng's mother chose a...

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

The story of the Northern Song Dynasty's famous general Yue Fei and his loyalty has been passed down through the ages. A key part to that story is ...

The Beauty of Spring in Tang Poetry

We hope these verses about Spring will bring you inspiration and hope this season. Don't forget to visit our Blossoming into Spring page to enjoy t...

The Peony: An Embodiment of Grace and Majesty

Known as “the Empire’s beauty and Heaven’s fragrance,” the peony has been the subject of a rich cultural legacy in traditional Chinese culture.

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

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 e...

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

In Chinese history, there are the Four Great Beauties, but there are also the Four Great Ugly Women, among whom is Lady Mo, the second concubine of...