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Culture Spotlight: Plum Blossoms (梅花)
I have to share a magical plum blossom moment from this past Sunday at Lan Su Chinese Garden. The garden was buzzing with families celebrating the final week of Lunar New Year festivities, with laughter echoing through the pavilions and kids running around excitedly. As I walked into the Scholar’s Courtyard, answering a visitor’s question…
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Culture Spotlight: Nian Hua (年畫)
Explore the art of Nian Hua (年畫), traditional woodblock prints made especially for Lunar New Year. Tianjin’s Nian Hua has been around for over 400 years and is considered a nationally recognized intangible cultural heritage. These intricate prints combine woodblock printing with hand-painting, often featuring themes of prosperity, folktales, and good fortune. Dating back over…
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Culture Spotlight: Lantern Festival (元宵節)
If I had to pick one event that truly captures my heart at Lan Su, it would be Lantern Viewing Evenings. Picture this: countless red lanterns adorning rooftops, stunning larger-than-life floating lanterns glowing on Lake Zither, powerful drumbeats filling the air, and an illuminated dragon soaring through the pavilions. This is the iconic Lunar New…