I've only been learning the Sanxian for three months, and I'm still very much a beginner. There are plenty of wrong notes and awkward moments along the way😅 Yet whenever I put on Hanfu and play in public, people respond with kindness and encouragement. It has made me realize that perfection isn't what matters most. What matters is the willingness to learn, appreciate a culture, and engage with it sincerely. In return, I've been met with warmth, patience, and generosity from strangers. It's a simple experience, but one that has truly warmed my heart😊

"I wanna see the mask." "The Tree of Life is present in a lot more cultures than I thought." "Just the level of artistry and the level of detail, it's incredible." ... The 2026 China Deep Dive program took the participants from America to the Sanxingdui Museum, which exhibits an ancient civilization that dates back five thousand years. "It's kind of insane. What about these people? Do we know them? Do we not?"

I just completed the most challenging and world-famous Chinese language proficiency contest: the 25th Chinese Bridge Contest. Among 1500 participants I advanced to top 10, and recieved "the most creative award". I got this honor probably because of my innovative idea of combining Chinese Sanxian music playout, battle armor and Mulan story together, to demostrate how female heroes from Germany and China inspired my life. I love this performance, so badly