Tea Culture
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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…
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Culture Spotlight: Red Envelopes
What’s your most unforgettable Lunar New Year memory growing up? (I can’t actually hear you, but if you’re bursting out “Visiting Lan Su!” I’ll be so proud!) Okay, here’s mine— You’ve probably heard of red envelopes, or hongbao (红包), those little packets filled with money given during Lunar New Year for good luck and prosperity.…
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Culture Spotlight: Chi Wen the Dragonfish
Happy National Dragon Appreciation Day! (Yes, it’s a real thing—January 16th. Who knew?) With the Year of the Dragon coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to appreciate the dragons in our garden. Well, technically, they’re dragon fish, but close enough! If you are a regular at Lan Su, you have likely seen the…