Chinese Tea
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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…
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Culture Spotlight: Cup of Green
As I sit here writing, the weather’s been playing tricks—blue skies one minute, pouring rain the next, with a dash of hail thrown in! You know what would make it better? A nice cup of tea. There’s something magical about freshly brewed tea that just makes everything feel right. Speaking of tea, let me share…
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Culture Spotlight: Gourd Heaven
If you are a frequent visitor of Lan Su, you may have noticed the gateway at our Entrance Plaza, but have you ever paused to read the banner? It says, “壺天攬勝” which means “All nature’s splendors captured in this gourd heaven.” Intriguing, right? Well, buckle up—it’s story time! Legend has it that during the Eastern…