Crescent Moon Spade
It originates from monastic traditions, gets in on fantastic tales as well as the Shen Yun stage. Discover the weapon of choice for…
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Hu or Court Tablet
What are those stick-like objects that court officials sometimes hold in Shen...
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Chinese Chariots
In ancient times, Chinese chariots were prominent battle vehicles. They emerged during...
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Taoist Whisk
Many Shen Yun dance dramas depict an elderly Taoist sage, with white hair and a...
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Fu - Chinese Axe
The fu, or Chinese axe, was originally used, as most axes are, for chopping wood. Even...
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Bang - Staff
The bang (pronounced bahng) is perhaps the most basic of ancient Chinese weapons. It is...
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Gong - Chinese Bow
The gong is the most ancient form of ballistic weapon, and the Chinese bow is believed...
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Dao - Chinese Saber
The dao, similar to the European saber, was the weapon most commonly used by ancient...
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Jian - Double-Edged Chinese Sword
The jian is a double-edged sword that comes from a family of small ancient arms dating...
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Qiang - the Chinese Spear
The qiang is the most common long-handled spear used by Chinese soldiers. It is one of...
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Octagonal Drums
The eight sides of the octagonal drum represent the eight flags used by the ruling...
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Waist Drums
Waist drums first became popular in the dusty yellow Loess Plateau of north-central...
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