Shen Yun Keepsakes Blogs

The Gods Help a Dutiful Son

In the Ming Dynasty, there was a man named Peng Da. He lived in Cili County in Hunan Province. His family was very poor, and he had only an old mot...

Wisdom or Beauty?

Xuyun was an official of Wei State during the Three Kingdoms Period. He was born into a noble family. He was also well known for both his talent an...

Wang Zhaojun: a Selfless Beauty Who Brought Peace to Two Nations

Did you know there was a woman of the Western Han Dynasty whose contributions some historians consider to be equal to those of the Han Dynasty’s gr...

The Ancient Marriage God and His Red Ribbon of Destiny

There is an ancient saying in China, “A marriage of thousands of miles linked by a thread.” Lao Yue (the Old Man under the Moon, 月下老人) was an immor...

Emperor Kangxi’s Filial Piety

At the age of eight, Emperor Kangxi (1654–1722) ascended the throne. He was Emperor of China for 61 years and laid a solid foundation for the pro...

Becoming an Immortal by Selling Grain

Li Yu was born in Jiangyang County of Guangling during the Tang Dynasty. He was a just man and was strict with himself. For generations, his family...

A Mountain Deer’s Gratitude

Two hundred years ago, there were about 20 households living on Chopsticks Bamboo Slope. Among them, there lived an old man named Shu Laowang. He h...

Lunar or Solar—Why the Chinese and Western Calendars Differ So Greatly

The Chinese lunar calendar is, despite its name, a lunisolar calendar. It counts the length of time it takes for the moon to go around the Earth as...

The Enchanting Beauty of the Chinese Fan

Now you can be a part of the long and illustrious tradition of the Chinese fan with our fan-shaped necklace earrings, which come in gold or silver.

How to Choose the Perfect Charm That Fits Your Style

The Shen Yun Shop has released its brand-new Inspiration Charms Collection. This collection allows you to create a stylish look by mixing and match...

Traveling Back to the Great Tang Dynasty

Shen Yun Shop’s Tang Dynasty Grace poster and ball-point pen feature brilliant colors inspired by the Tang dynasty, and will set you traveling back...

Magic, Legends and Adventures: Inspire your children’s imagination with the Monkey King Collection

Get ready for the holidays! Encourage your child to start the new year with a bright and curious attitude like Monkey King. Clever, daring, and ful...

Two Wu: The Profound Connection Between Dance and Martial Arts

For thousands of years of Chinese civilization, dance and martial arts have had almost the same name. That’s because the Chinese characters for dan...