Famous guests discuss the wide variety of traditional Chinese bamboo and stringed musical instruments.

Why do parents these days have their children learn Western instruments instead of traditional Chinese instruments?

Members of the Dai ethnic group explain the role bamboo plays in their lives as well as courting rituals.

Let`s talk about the oil-paper umbrellas that originated from Sichuan`s Luzhou city.

This video explains the origins of the oil-paper umbrella.

The key to making oil-paper umbrellas: rules.

The choice of bamboo is extremely important in the construction of oil-paper umbrellas.

The oil-paper umbrella is beginning to take shape. Next in the process is preparing the paper.

This video details the final steps in producing the oil-paper umbrella.

This video explains the oil in oil-paper umbrellas.

Why do oil-paper umbrellas from Luzhou have such a great reputation?

Andy Lau is one of Hong Kong's most successful singers and actors. He has been in over 150 films since the 1980s, and has had a successful career as a Cantonese pop singer. In this interview, he reminisces about his early days as a singer and talks about his recent album.

In order to appreciate wine, you have to start with the fundamentals. In this video, get a basic introduction to the world of fine wines.

Before you even take your first sip of a wine, there’s a lot you need to know. From pouring, to swirling, to smelling, this video has it all.

Just when you think you’re ready to sample a wine, there are a few essentials that you can’t forget. In this video, let Martin the expert fill you in on just exactly what they are.

Martin and Zorro continue their exploration of red wine with a blind tasting session at The Wine Residence.

If you are still wondering how to choose a wine that suits you best, do check out this clip.

In this episode of, “The Connoisseur,” we get into the finer points of white wine tasting. Learn about the different wine-related vocabulary you’ll need to describe your white wines with the utmost sophistication and accuracy .

In the conclusion to “The Connoisseur's" series on white wine, find out if our host was able to correctly match the wines to their descriptions. While you’re at it, learn even more about white wine and white wine culture.

Marriage isn’t always about two people tying the knot. Sometimes, marriage is about the perfect pairing of food with wine. Here you’ll find a brief introduction into the art of picking the right wine for the right food.

How exactly do you know which kinds of wines should be paired with which dishes? From Cabernets to Pinot Noirs, it’s not always so simple. In this video, learn about which wines were meant to go with which flavors and how to pair them properly.

Did you know even pigeon meat has a wine that goes well with it? In this video, learn about the intricacies of pairing wines with Western dishes and how master chefs themselves bring flavors together.

Everyone likes desserts and most people like wine. Well, there's more to dessert than you may know. In this video, wet your palate with language about desserts, wines and dessert wines.

In the conclusion to The Connoisseur’s "Desserts and Liqueurs” series, get ready to see these savory pairings in action. Your mouth will certainly be watering after all the tasty language you’ll learn from this video.