Is Chinese calligraphy a lost art? Has the invention of the computer totally wiped out the beautiful art of writing? Calligraphy means “beautiful writing.” Chinese calligraphy is revered for its dynamic motion and energy. Learn from the experts how computers have revolutionized calligraphy and how it has impacted our society from a social and cultural standpoint.
The interview continues and LiuYi shows us how he collects garbage as well as the school garden he has created.
In this first of an interview series with a Chinese medicine expert, listen to her discuss the terminology used concerning Chinese, Western, and modern medicine in general.
A 75-year-old retired school teacher collects garbage every day and donates the money to a school for poor children. His charitable deeds have earned him recognition in the local newspaper and several awards. His speaking is difficult to understand, but still an interesting perspective from a different generation.
China is full of pet markets. In this video, see one for yourself—and learn a little about the linguistic and cultural aspects of fish, insects, and bunnies.
The artist talks about how in his day conversation was more lively and people weren't looking at their phones all the time.
The artist talks about how art progresses and how that progression has to move slowly.
The painter describes how he would travel all over his city in his teenage years to observe all the different oil painters he could see.
The artist describes how he first began painting oil paintings. He copied the paintings on on poker chips confiscated during the cultural revolution.
The artist tells about the intricacies of his very dull painting process. Some people say they want to come watch him painting, but he advises against it. The magic is in the tedium.
The artist begins by explaining his daily process of painting.
An older artist explains how there were no artist studios back in his day.
The lockdown in Shanghai had many young people thinking about their past and future career decisions.
What do young people feel about living in Shanghai, in general?
Some people wanted to leave Shanghai, but it wasn't always because of the pandemic.
What were some of the thoughts Shanghai residents had during the lockdown?
How do people feel about Shanghai during and after the city's two-month lockdown?
What was the effect on people's mental health during the two-month lockdown in Shanghai?
How did people feel during the two-month COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai?
During the two-month lockdown in Shanghai, did anyone want to just "run away"?
After the establishment of New China in 1949, many graduates of the Southwestern Associated University studied abroad but then returned to support their home country.
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