Shaolin monks have travelled and performed around the world, bringing praise and attention to Shaolin kung fu.
This video is an introduction to the art of the Wudang Sword and the life of Master Chen, a world-renowned martial artist.
Those learning the sword may think of all the chivalry and heroic qualities associated with such, but further practice will lead to a deeper understanding of such notions.
The sword is a symbol of the martial world and becoming one with the sword is the highest, most ideal state one can attain.
Like the secret to performing tai chi, to reach a state in which troubles are a thing of our past, we must forget everything including our material worth and troubles and become one with nature.
The giving of hongbao, otherwise known as lucky money, is an age-old tradition for the Chinese New Year. Here is a brief introduction to its interesting history and some less traditional ideas of what to send as hongbao!
Why is the Spring Festival the favorite holiday for children?
Why is Spring Festival called Guo Nian (passing the year)?
How did an old lady manage to scare the Nian away?
How did the villagers drive away the Nian?
Why do we call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival?
Although the tendency is for society to look down on the mentally-ill, one who actually gets to know them may find them to be extremely talented.
While helping mentally-ill people to adapt to the real world, we can also learn a lot about our true selves.
Although many people look down on them because of their illnesses, we might actually be the ones who are sick.
One of China's most important teas, Pu'er tea, is introduced in this informative video. Find out how the tea's development was shaped by the unique geographical conditions of the mountainous Yunnan province and the perils of transporting it along the Silk Road.
What makes Yunnan such an ideal place for growing tea? Everything from the latitude to the soil plays a crucial role in the growing process.
Chinese tea plays an important role in a Chinese family, within and beyond the shores of China. Pu'er tea is touted as a semi-rare tea. The most famous Pu'er tea is from the Yunnan Province in China. A good grade of Pu'er tea is expensive and its value increases with age. Learn all about the Pu'er tea, its varieties, grades, production, packaging, storage, etc., from this series of videos.
Chinese tea plays an important role in a Chinese family, within and beyond the shores of China. Pu’er tea is touted as a semi-rare tea. The most famous Pu’er tea is from the Yunnan Province in China. A good grade of Pu’er tea is expensive and its value increases with age. Learn all about the Pu’er tea, its varieties, grades, production, packaging, storage, etc., from this series of videos.
Chinese tea plays an important role in a Chinese family, within and beyond the shores of China. Pu’er tea is touted as a semi-rare tea. The most famous Pu’er tea is from the Yunnan Province in China. A good grade of Pu’er tea is expensive and its value increases with age. Learn all about the Pu’er tea, its varieties, grades, production, packaging, storage, etc., from this series of videos.
From the color, to the aroma, to the taste, the characteristics of Pu’er tea are complex and subtle. Therefore, it takes an expert with years of experience to fully evaluate and appreciate Pu’er tea. To a trained master, even the presence of different neighboring plants during the growing process will be evident when drinking Pu’er tea!
This video details the types of teaware suitable for preparing Pu'er tea as well as a simple method for preparing a serving of it.
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