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?

This video is an introduction to the origins and location of the Shaolin Temple, the center and origin of Shaolin kung fu.

The video discusses the uniqueness of Shaolin kung fu's weapons as well as the importance of achieving Zen in practicing this mysterious martial art.

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.

Qi Yue Er is from Pujiang but is currently working in Hangzhou. She regularly makes the traditional Pujiang snack, Mi Shai Pa.

Qi Yue Er explains why making Mi Shai Pa holds such special meaning for her.

Ye Ru from Inner Mongolia will attempt to make lamb stew for the first time, the very dish her mom used to make.

Ye Ru from Inner Mongolia shows you how to make lamb stew from her hometown.

Xu Qing from Anhui recently changed jobs in order to spend holidays with his mother.

Here you'll find the recipe and instructions for making stewed chicken.

Chinese New Year is almost here. It's time for family and great food.

Zhu Haoran from Hubei speaks about the preparation of traditional food from his hometown.

Zhu Haoran shows you how to make traditional Hubei stew.

Hubei stew is perfect for winters- and homesickness.

For Zhu Luwei, glutinous rice balls in fermented rice wine are one of his fondest memories of his days in his hometown, Ningbo.

Each New Year, Zhu Luwei visits his family, giving them the taste of an authentic Ningbonese Chinese New Year.

Hu Jianming from Ninghai, Ningbo introduces a hometown dish: pork belly stew with dried pufferfish.