Search

Cheng Wong Restaurant 630 S Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA

Plumeria Acupuncture and Holistic Wellness Center 11078 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53227, USA

4N Consultants Inc. WCCC Member 1907 Sherman Ave apt 15, Madison, WI 53704, USA Mgmt, Consultations & Technical. Government Attorney

Ruby Nails 7405 60th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142, USA

Hue Vietnamese Restaurant 7512 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216, USA

Royal Wok Restraunt 4702 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716, USA

Bulgogi Korean Tacos Food Cart 1742 E Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54302, USA

Stir Fry 88 127 Military Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303, USA

ZhongYi Kungfu Association WCCC Member 3361 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, USA The Chinese lion dance is a captivating cultural tradition deeply rooted in Chinese folklore and mythology. Its origins date back over a thousand years, intertwining legend with the rich tapestry of Chinese heritage. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a fierce monster named Nian (年兽), which means "year beast" in Chinese. Nian would come down from the mountains on the eve of the lunar new year to prey upon villagers, devouring their livestock, crops, and even children. The villagers, terrorized by Nian's attacks, sought ways to fend off the beast. One year, a wise elder advised the villagers that Nian was afraid of loud noises, fire, and the color red. Armed with this knowledge, the villagers devised a plan to scare off Nian. On the eve of the lunar new year, they hung red lanterns, pasted red paper on doors, and lit firecrackers to create loud explosions. The cacophony and the sight of red everywhere frightened Nian away, saving the village. Over time, this victory evolved into an annual tradition of celebration and protection. The lion dance emerged as a key ritual during the lunar new year festivities. The lion, believed to be a symbol of courage, strength, and good luck, became the centerpiece of the dance. Performers dressed in elaborate lion costumes mimicked the creature's movements, accompanied by the beat of drums, clashing cymbals, and the explosive sounds of firecrackers. The dance itself is not just a spectacle but also a symbolic act of warding off evil spirits and ushering in prosperity and good fortune for the coming year. It is performed not only during lunar new year celebrations but also at other important occasions such as weddings, business openings, and cultural events throughout the year. Today, the lion dance remains an integral part of Chinese culture, cherished for its vibrant display of artistry, tradition, and the enduring spirit of overcoming adversity. It serves as a poignant reminder of the ancient tale where courage, unity, and the power of tradition triumphed over fear and darkness.

Lin's Garden Chinese Restaurant 346 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Marathon Ginseng International WCCC Member 4613 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476, USA Ming Tao Jiang, MD, PhD (姜铭涛博士）grew up in Shandong, China, the native place of the legendary Sun Liang, the Lord of Ginseng Digger (老把头孙良）. Dr. Jiang received his medical education in Shandong Medical University between 1979 – 1988 and later obtained his PhD in medical research (Physiology) in Ontario, Canada. Before turning himself into a ginseng farmer in 2010, Dr. Jiang had been a medical scientist and professor in heart diseases for over 20 years. His research papers (1) have been cited over 1,000 times as of 2017 for his pioneering work on the understanding of heart function in aging, ischemia and failure. In 2006, his conceptual-breakthrough work on heart protection via mitochondrial messengers was characterized as an important milestone by an editorial from the American Journal of Physiology (2). Dr. Jiang has been a resident of Wisconsin since 1996 with his family. In 2009, his family moved to Marathon County in Wisconsin, where his wife Dr. Lu practices medicine as a spine specialist serving the local ginseng farmers and other residents. Living around the ginseng gardens in Marathon County has helped him better appreciate the medicinal benefits of Wisconsin ginseng, the treasured plants in traditional Chinese medicine. After ten years of hard work and many experiments, he has transformed himself into a skilled ginseng farmer, producing premium ginseng roots from 3 to 10 years old. We invite you to share Dr. Jiang’s harvest and his quest for self-fulfillment and wellness for all. Dr. Jiang has been featured by China’s national public television CCTV in a documentary series “Ginseng, The legends” as well as other Chinese language media in the US and China such as World Journal On Air. He has been active in volunteering in the local communities. He was the founding editor of Milwaukee Chinese Times in 2007. He is a board member of Project Access Inc., a non-profit organization serving the medical needs of the underprivileged in Milwaukee, WI as well as the local Hmong American Center in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was a proud winner of top ten Outstanding Achievement Awards for his community services between 2009-2019 from Chicago China News and Digest in 2019 and US-China People’s Friendship Award in 2022. He was also a Winner of Top 40 Businesspersons for 40 Years of US China Trade by Sino US Times in CA in 2019. He enjoys hunting for wild ginseng in Wisconsin’s Northwoods and entertaining friends from afar. You are welcome to join him for a special ginseng dinner the next time you’re in town. A list of Dr. Jiang’s research publications and citations An editorial about “An Important Milestone” research by Dr. Jiang American and Chinese Language press reports about Dr. Jiang Feature story from the World Journal Weekly (2011) “世界周刊特写” (2011) New York Times纽约时报(2020)Ginseng Trade with China Local TV report (2021) Frost Damage Spring 2021 World on Air (2022) 世界日报访谈

Dragon Buffet 6518 S Lovers Lane Rd, Franklin, WI 53132, USA