Shen Yun Collections Blogs

The Virtues of a Mother in Chinese Civilization

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...

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

Meng's mother, praised in The Three Character Classic, raised her son through wise choices and firm lessons — shaping the great Confucian sage Menc...

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 ...

Exploring Shen Yun Art in Your Home

How would the museum-quality Shen Yun prints look in your home? Here are ideas and perspectives on what might work best.