the architect explains how he's intentionally tried to blend the concept of indoor and outdoor spaces. He explains the true beauty of the home is in the spaces that connect these two worlds. Every window has a view of a different beautiful scenery.

"Heritage" sees its greatest number of participants in a single performance.

Performers recall the day of a spectacular performance at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.

Should there be individuality in a traditional group performance?

Things get heated as the group versus individuality debate continues.

Every role is important, no matter how small.

For the first time, these young performers are getting the attention they deserve.

These drum performers have brought to the "Heritage" stage the traditions of China's villagers.

Ms. Gong Lin Na teaches people ways to produce sound.

Mao Yun Gong is the inheritor of the Liuliu tone.

Ms. Gong Lin Na and Mr. Mao were brought together by the Liuliu tone.

There are many tones in Chinese folk music.

China is losing its sound. What can be done to save it?

The idiom "bu dong zhuang dong" is used to describe someone who pretends to know about something, but is, in fact, clueless. In this video, a man often "bu dong zhuang dong" in order to look smart. Unfortunately, he only adds to his embarrassment when he is found out.

Do you know whether ginger grows on the ground or in a tree? Unfortunately for the man in this video, neither does he.

This idiom literally means "to wield an axe in front of Lu Ban" and mocks someone who makes a fool of himself by showing off in front of an expert. It was coined by a Ming Dynasty scholar.

The idiom of "Bai Fa Bai Zhong" comes from a legend about an amazing archer in ancient China. See what he did to earn his place in the Chinese lexicon.

This story brings alive the Chinese idiom about contentment. It depicts how a small little bird that is not strikingly beautiful stays happy every day.

The first part of the story about China's Eight Taoist Immortals.

The second part of the story about China’s Eight Taoist Immortals.

This video explains the origin of the Chinese proverb "Ai Wu Ji Wu."

The story behind this idiom about deception comes from one of the most famous and fabled chapters in Chinese history, the much-dramatized rivalry between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. After both generals helped to bring down the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu divided China into 18 kingdoms, taking vast, fertile territory for himself and giving Liu Bang remote, mountainous land.

The story continues with Liu Bang plotting to seize the strategically-important Guanzhong area with a clever tactic of deception dubbed "To Secretly Cross at Chencang." After defeating Xiang Yu, Liu Bang went on to found the Han Dynasty.

Learn the story behind the idiom, "A third party benefits from a tussle."