Inspire Through Words

Welcome to our mini-library, a treasure trove of DIY tutorials, innovative gift ideas, an eclectic mix of crafts and arts, and featuring the masterful artisans of China.

StoryReal story about the music life of Chinese people

Real story about the music life of Chinese people

Is there a song that inspires or calms you or reminds you of memorable moments? Is there an instrument that accompanies you like a loyal friend in happy or sad times? Is there a melody that can be...

StoryUnveil the secret of the Chinese Taoist temple |与众不同的道院,在中国四川的山区

Unveil the secret of the Chinese Taoist temple |与众不同的道院,在中国四川的山区

What would you think about when it comes to a taoist temple? Is it Taichi? Immortality? Mysterious rituals? Or the divine beings? I was like you until visiting a very special taoist temple by chan...

StoryThe important moments about Buddhism and Confucianism in Nanjing (china), what are they?

The important moments about Buddhism and Confucianism in Nanjing (china), what are they?

What should we pursue in this limited time of life? Nanjing, this 2500-year old Chinese city provides some clues.  For over 1500  years in Chinese history, from Sui to Qing dynasty,  the intellect...

StoryI challenged myself for making a Yixing clay teapot in 1 week, did it work?

I challenged myself for making a Yixing clay teapot in 1 week, did it work?

In Dingshu town (丁蜀镇) in Yixing (宜兴), where the Zisha(紫砂) teapot originated and now massively produced,I went to two most famous districts hoping that I can find a teacher for making the clay teap...

StoryI learnt embroidery in Zhenhu (Suzhou, China) for 4 days, and what happened?

I learnt embroidery in Zhenhu (Suzhou, China) for 4 days, and what happened?

Suzhou embroidery is the most representative type of Chinese embroidery. It’s one of the well-known "four great embroideries of China" along with Cantonese, Sichuan and Xiang embroidery. It alread...

StoryPingtan - The pop music in ancient China

Pingtan - The pop music in ancient China

Pingtan is a kind of oral performance art in China. It was originated from the late Ming dynasty (明朝), which is over 400 years ago.  The birth place of Pingtan is Suzhou city, hence Pingtan is per...