2026 World Culture Programs Lead
🧑💻 Felix Sun (The Knox School)
2025 World Culture Programs Lead
🧑💻 Lidia Hu (YK Pao School)
Our World Culture programs are designed to immerse youth in diverse cultural experiences, fostering understanding, empathy, and a deeper awareness of the world around them. Through field visits, engaging activities, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences, participants explore traditions, arts, and perspectives from various communities while reflecting on their own values and beliefs. The goal is to nurture culturally aware, empathetic, and globally minded young people, equipping them to become responsible global citizens and to engage meaningfully in an increasingly interconnected world.
Himalayan Art and Culture Exhibition
Coming Summer 2026!
Step into the Himalayas and explore its unique world of culture and art. This cultural exhibition focuses on the architectural styles, Buddhist art, and cultural heritage of regions such as Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire exquisite Buddha statues, grand temple models, and vibrant murals, while learning about the history and spiritual significance behind these works of art.
This is a journey for both the eyes and the soul, allowing you to experience the richness of Himalayan culture while appreciating its artistic beauty.
Tin embroidery is a unique traditional handicraft of ethnic minorities, closely connected to the process of tin crafting. The tin is first smelted and hammered into thin sheets, then carefully cut into different shapes according to design needs. Using fabric as the base, these thin tin pieces are applied through sewing, attaching, and inlaying techniques to create shiny, layered patterns.
This craft is mainly used by the Miao ethnic group, featuring geometric designs and auspicious motifs. It is not only visually appealing but also carries rich cultural meanings and aesthetic values. Under light, tin embroidery reflects a silvery glow, giving it a striking visual effect and a distinctive ethnic artistic charm.
Shaped by the waves of tourism and commercialization, Zhaoxing Dong Society presents a unique landscape where tradition and modernity intertwine. Along its streets, stalls selling handmade embroidery, fabric hangings, embroidered patches, and cloth bags line the pathways, while indigo dye shops emit a natural and rustic charm that draws the attention of visitors. Behind these products lies the daily labor and craftsmanship of Dong women. Through their hands, life experience and aesthetic sensibilities are woven into every stitch, allowing traditional handicrafts to gain new vitality within the marketplace. Walking through the village, we not only witnesses the circulation of goods, but also feels the authentic pulse of everyday life that continues to beat amid the tide of commercialization.