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Are today's mainstream martial arts not traditional martial arts?

This film brings viewers on a captivating journey alongside martial artists in the world of traditional Chinese martial arts, as they seek to uncover its very essence.

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Australia’s Prime Minister was briefly evacuated from his residence yesterday after a fake bomb threat over New York-based @ShenYun Performing Arts.

The Chinese Communist Party is working to silence Shen Yun because the company revives traditional Chinese culture.

China's 5000-year culture is based on Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. But for over 100 years, the CCP has worked to eliminate these cultural values. And they've almost succeeded.

Shen Yun has grown to 8 companies performing for millions in over 200 cities, and remains undeterred by the CCP's threats.

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These once-daunting conditions are now met with groundbreaking approaches that bring renewed hope to patients and families.

This episode is a must-watch. Join us!

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In this captivating episode, we explore how cutting-edge medicine is revolutionizing the way we understand and treat three major challenges to brain health: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and long COVID.

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Michelangelo’s “Pietà” depicts the Virgin Mary mourning Christ. The focus is on Mary, whose calm, solemn face reflects her unwavering faith despite her profound loss. The mastery of light and shadow further enhances the emotional depth of the piece. https://t.co/xOx2IisPdr

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Eric Genuis, a pianist and composer, has dedicated his career to bringing his music, which communicates hope, to places without hope, such as rehab centers, prisons, and inner-city schools. His foundation, Concerts for Hope, furthers this mission. https://t.co/WyPHyB0Ixh

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Sant's painting "Courage, Anxiety, and Despair: Watching the Battle" depicts three women embodying these emotions while observing an unseen battle. It’s an introspection on our personal struggles and the sources of these struggles often remain hidden. https://t.co/kEEwl08bsL

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British painter Frederic Leighton's "Elijah in the Wilderness" portrays an angel caring for the prophet Elijah in the wilderness. Warm, muted colors create a tranquil scene, and may suggest that true tranquility comes from a rest found in selflessness. https://t.co/Bhk0Xl9LBA

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The NTD International Figure Painting Competition aims to promote “pure truth, pure kindness, pure beauty.” Artists like Sandra Kuck, Clodoaldo Martins, and Philippe Lhuillier shared how the competition’s mission influenced their work. https://t.co/8xRRCIeaWd

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Chinese calligrapher Liu Xitong, persecuted by the CCP for his faith, fled to the U.S. He was featured in the documentary "When the Plague Arrives," writing a Chinese idiom meaning "When chaos is extreme, order must be restored." https://t.co/4r3PxfKN4L

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19th-century French symbolist painter Gustave Moreau sought to infuse spirituality into art, countering the scientific approach of 18th-century. His painting "Perseus and Andromeda" depicts the Greek myth about beauty, love, and courage. https://t.co/D7uOHqxVo2

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French romanticist painter Théodore Géricault aimed to create emotionally charged art. He suggested that beauty lies not in order and structure, but in the struggle and hope for survival as in his painting “The Raft of Medusa.” https://t.co/Q2YkX03fCu

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20th-century American painter, Norman Rockwell, depicted the nuances of American life in his art. His "Golden Rule" painting, uniting diverse figures under a compassionate statement, emphasizes our shared humanity and promotes kindness. https://t.co/dmKku2fTcf

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"Paradise Lost," a 17th-century epic poem by John Milton, explores the conflict between God and Satan. William Blake's 19th-century illustrations for "Paradise Lost" depict this narrative, with a unique interpretation. https://t.co/V0uvegfon4

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The painting "St. Augustine" by Philippe de Champaigne suggests that confession, an act of love, requires self-reflection and honesty, and that God's grace, the essence of love, is revealed in the act of confession. https://t.co/sq4hSxF93D

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Caravaggio’s painting of Narcissus uses stark contrast between light and dark, with the division of the composition by the water’s edge. The darkness represents Narcissus’s self-absorption and lack of compassion, leading to his downfall. https://t.co/nbDasmfpnf

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The 5th NTD International Figure Painting Competition, themed "pure truth, pure kindness, and pure beauty," announced its winners. Gold was awarded to Haiyan Kong for "April 25th, 1999". Sandra Kuck, a professional artist, won the Technique Award. https://t.co/eANRAV5Wkh

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The CCP virus pandemic is unprecedented, much like the Black Death that wiped out 30% of Europe in the 14th century. This current situation is eerily mirrored in Dante's "Divine Comedy", where falsifiers are punished with a disease that never heals. https://t.co/fKW2548Y3I

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What is compassion? It may not be something that can be completely described in words. French painter William Bouguereau’s “The First Mourning” depicts Adam and Eve’s grief over their son Abel’s death, evokes a deep sense of compassion in the viewer. https://t.co/GFKpnqpdA5

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Initially seen as an "eyesore", Gustave Eiffel's 300-meter tower in Paris faced public opposition. Despite this, Eiffel persevered and the tower was completed in 1889. Today, it's an iconic symbol of France. https://t.co/BN7vo2xN6c

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The Great Flood, a myth told by many cultures, holds a particular relevance in today's world, fraught with concerns about climate change and the looming threat of widespread flooding. What can the narrative of the Great Flood reveal to us? https://t.co/VOEALF7Uru