
Venus Sun reflects on cultural storytelling in modern China, sharing experiences of visiting Xi’an, engaging with history through performance, themed resorts, and hanfu dress-up, transforming literature into immersive experiences.

Plum blossoms burst into bloom on leafless branches, Scholar’s Courtyard Looking for Josie’s most recent post? Read the March Hort Tidbit. “The moonlight of a former time, How often has it shone on me?— I play on a flute by the plum tree, Awakening the fair one To pluck a sprig, defying the chill!” Dim Fragrance,…

Happy New Year, friends! With the arrival of 2026, I have found myself doing what many of us do this time of year: reflecting on the past twelve months and asking, “What moments made this year feel meaningful?” There were so many incredible cultural milestones at Lan Su, yet one particular moment keeps rising to…