Holiday
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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,
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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
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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…