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In an interview, a Chinese artist reveals the beauty and labor that hide behind the incredible art of paper cutting, which has developed in China over centuries and is currently practiced by very few.

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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.

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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.

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Meet China's first crop of tea ceremony professionals, a group of sweet young women from all over the Yunnan Province, China's most famous tea-growing region. While they each come from a different background, they share a passion for their work.

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Every art has its own peculiarity and, as an art, paper cutting has its own special way of representing reality through the eyes of the artist who is often observing the world from the most simple and natural point of view.

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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.

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This video shows the care and precision taken in the making of the Grand Buddha grotto statues, ultimately culminating in a stunning example of great artistry.

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A tale which demonstrates the importance of not judging others’ strengths and weaknesses in accordance with our own and doing unto others as we would have done unto ourselves. Part 3.

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This clip displays the exquisite beauty of the Dazu Grotto statues. They are unique in that they depict not only religious figures but also the peacefulness of secular life.

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A tale which demonstrates the importance of not judging others’ strengths and weaknesses in accordance with our own and doing unto others as we would have done unto ourselves. Part 2.

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This clip takes us to the historical aesthetic of the breathtaking Fengxian Temple of the Longmen Caves, which contains the magnificent Lushena Buddha.

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Learn how the features of the Buddhist statues found in caves in China evolved throughout history.

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A continued exploration of some of the historical and artistic qualities of the famous Buddhist sculptures in China's Mogao Caves.

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What was the origin of China's famous Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves? Find out here.

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A tale which demonstrates the importance of not judging others’ strengths and weaknesses in accordance with our own and doing unto others as we would have done unto ourselves. Part 1.

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Buddhist cave art was greatly influenced by Indian Buddhist art and emerged in China along with the spread of Buddhism starting in the Han Dynasty around the 1st Century A.D.

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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.

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Didn't love used to be simpler? This video certainly thinks so. With rising incomes and living standards comes rising expectations when it comes to finding "The One." This video looks at the importance of money in the marriage fortunes of Chinese men.

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More on contemporary Chinese attitudes toward love and marriage, including how those views changed in response to a controversial 2011 marriage law and the Japanese earthquake. There's now a new realization that home ownership is not the most important prerequisite for tying the knot.

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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!

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Wine and beauty!Watch how Zorro and Martin impress the ladies in this episode!

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"Reserva" and "Gran Reserva" are two of the most well-known types of Spanish wine, but do you know how to tell the difference between them? Why are they classified differently in the first place? Let Zorro and Martin unveil the mystery for you.

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In the final installment of this episode on Spanish wine, Martin talks to us about sherry, its history, and how it's made. Cheers!

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In this video, watch and then learn how to perform not one, but two magic tricks involving a disappearing coin. Both are easy to learn and will amaze your friends.

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