An expert explains the origins of the brush pen and bamboo slips and how the Chinese characters for these items came about.

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?

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.

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

On this episode of The Connoisseur, Martin introduces us to different types of Spanish wines, their histories and cultures. Which types of wines should you order on which occasions? What are the differences between these wines? Watch as Martin reveals to Zorro the answers to these questions and more.

"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.

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

Niu talks about her memories of growing up in a small town with her older brother and his best friend.

Niu explains how her brother, Dun, and "Four Eyes" started to get hooked on video games.