Culture Spotlight
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Culture Spotlight: 孝 (xiào)
Have I mentioned this? In less than a week, I’ll be embarking on a truly epic adventure: taking my 80-year-old mom on a Mediterranean cruise! That’s right—sun, sea, and sandals with my Taiwanese mother, who hasn’t been to Europe in over 50 years and still doesn’t understand why anyone would eat dinner after 7 PM.…
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Culture Spotlight: Butterfly (蝴蝶) Motifs
Did you know butterflies are a symbol of romance and good luck in Chinese culture? Discover the ancient legends and their hidden presence at Lan Su.
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Culture Spotlight: Magnolia (木蘭花) and Mulan
Happy Spring Equinox (Chunfen 春分)! As I’m writing this, I just got back from a curator’s tour at Lan Su, and I can’t stop thinking about all the magnolias (木蘭花, Mùlán huā) in bloom! Their white, pink, and yellow flowers bring a vibrant burst of spring to the garden. Did you know China is home…