Shen Yun Collections Blogs

Hanfu: Divinely Inspired Beauty You Can Wear

The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl

This Valentine’s Day, Shen Yun Collections invites you to revisit this enchanting legend. We wish you a beautiful and romantic celebration with the...

The Fascinating Legacy of Garnet’s Timeless Beauty

Garnet, the birthstone for January, has played a part in civilizations for thousands of years and continues on today at Shen Yun Collections.

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...

Xi Shi, One of the Four Beauties

Xi Shi left an indelible mark on Chinese culture not only because of her unparalleled beauty, but more importantly because of her loyalty and willi...

The October Birthstone: Opal and Its Myths Through Time

Opal, the mesmerizing and colorful birthstone for October, is a historically mystical gemstone. Throughout history, opals have been linked to legen...

What Is the Moon Festival?

Whether it’s New Year’s Eve, Christmas, or a national day like Thanksgiving, holidays are a time of family and friends, festivities, and food in th...

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?

The Song of Everlasting Sorrow

Read translation of the classic poem about the great Tang Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang, one of the Four Great Beauties in Chinese history.

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

Discover how Zheng, one of China's four great virtuous mothers, raised literary giant Ouyang Xiu through poverty with reeds, sand, and timeless mor...