Shen Yun Collections Blogs

Bao Xiang Flowers: A Richly Beautiful and Meaningful Pattern

In Shen Yun’s stunning stage backdrops, a grand hall often appears with a floral pattern on its high ceiling—this is the Baoxiang flower, a symbol ...

Four Types of Ancient Chinese Architecture You Should Know

Shen Yun’s backdrops bring ancient Chinese architecture to life, featuring celestial palaces and grand temples that captivate audiences and inspire...

Diao Chan, One of the Four Great Beauties: FulFilling a Vow (Part III)

In this final installment, the story of Diao Chan, Lü Bu, and Dong Zhuo culminates in a dramatic climax that will forever be a part of the majestic...

Diao Chan, One of the Four Great Beauties: Infatuation (Part II)

In the second installment of this classic tale, Diao Chan works her powers of enchantment on both Lü Bu and Dong Zhuo… but will it work?

Diao Chan, One of the Four Great Beauties: The Scheme (Part I)

A loyal minister comes up with a creative and risky plan to save the Han Dynasty in the first installment of this classic tale from the Romance of ...

Nongyu and Xiao Shi: A Marriage of Immortals

What do the dragon and phoenix have to do with marriage and seeking immortality through cultivation? Read this famous legend from Chinese civiliza...

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...

Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang (Part 1)

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.