Chinese traditional culture

A family of dancers, who found their calling in a 5,000-year-old culture, travel the world showcasing stories that resonate across boundaries.

The methods exemplified by 18th-century emperor Yongzheng took a whole-of-society approach to address deep problems of political culture.

Bao Zheng (A.D. 999–1062) was a well-known official and judge in the Northern Song Dynasty. During his service, he fought vigorously against corruption, solved many complicated cases, and punished corrupt governors, abusive relatives of high-ranking officials, and crafty businessmen.

The sixth annual NTD Television International Classical Chinese Dance Competition has concluded with over four hours of performances by contestants, along with a dynamic techniques presentation by winners of previous years, and an awards ceremony. The events took place at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center over the weekend.

Guqin, one of the oldest musical instruments of China, was banned during the Cultural Revolution by the Chinese Communist Party. But today, musicianship in guqin is experiencing a revival. Many literati, Chinese and otherwise, have picked up an interest in learning how to play the elegant instrument.

In 132 A.D., Zhang Heng presented the Han court with the world’s first seismoscope. A 2005 replica was even said to detect earthquakes with the same precision as modern instruments.