Start of Winter (Lidong) marks the moment when nature turns inward, storing energy in stillness. As yang descends and yin gathers, the body, too, enters a phase of preservation. The Huangdi Neijing teaches: “Follow the seasons and illness is few; go against them and disorder arises.” 立冬，是万物内敛、天地收藏的时刻。 随着阳气沉降、阴气渐盛，人体亦进入“收藏”之期。 《黄帝内经》曰： “顺四时者少病，逆之则生灾。”

In Chongqing, IAK revisited its educational roots at SISU and explored six vibrant districts — closing the China chapter with reflection and gratitude before returning to the Rhine Valley. IAK文化之旅第四站重庆，回到四川外国语大学，探访山城六区，在感恩与思索中圆满收官，准备回归莱茵谷居，继续新的文化旅程。

The IAK delegation visited Beijing’s historic landmarks and joined the International Intangible Cultural Heritage Week — curating an exhibition where Swiss and Chinese living traditions intertwined.

Exploring the Beauty of Nature and Life through Swiss Heritage 瑞士非遗文化亮相北京国际非遗周，演绎自然与生活之美 第二届北京国际非遗周 · 2025年10月 · 北京 Under the dome of the Beijing Grand Canal Museum, the sound of Swiss cowbells resonated with the alpine breeze, bringing a cross-civilizational dialogue between mountains and cultures. 在北京大运河博物馆的穹顶下，瑞士传统牛铃的悠扬回响与阿尔卑斯山的清新气息交织，带来一场跨越山海的文明对话。 From October 17–21, 2025 , the Beijing International Intangible Cultural Heritage Week  was held in Beijing’s sub-center unde

In October, IAK began its China Cultural Journey in Chengdu — visiting Master Tang Zhongliu, honoring his lifelong devotion to guqin culture, and bridging East and West through music, heritage, and heart.

IAK’s cultural journey reached Mount Qingcheng — meeting Venerable Zhang Mingxin, receiving her blessing of Qingcheng tea and prayer beads, and visiting Dujiangyan to witness the harmony of Dao.

从成都平原到莱茵河谷，一场心灵与文明的缓慢迁徙 She is the one who brought Chinese ancient wisdom to the Swiss Alps 她将中国传统智慧带入瑞士阿尔卑斯山   In the Swiss Alps, there...

Duanwu Elegance by Lake Walensee — Swiss Session of the 9th International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival & 2025 Chengdu...

What is Culture？ 什么是文化？ The word "culture" derives from the Latin "colere", which means to tend to the earth and grow, cultivate and...

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A Bowl of Cool Noodles for the Summer Solstice, A Song of Nines to Mark the Season 二十四节气之夏至： 一碗凉面迎夏至，一首九九歌识时节 In 2025, the Summer...

让Z时代重启文化 In today’s rapidly evolving world, Generation Z stands at a unique crossroads. Born into an age of technological explosion and...

丝路华章：绫罗绸缎的千年织语 IAK Intangible Cultural Heritage Series: The splendid heritage and cultural charm of four traditional Chinese silks...

🌕 文明在此相遇——第四届 IAK 生命科学论坛暨中秋文化节 2025 View Event Details & Calendar | 查看活动详情与日历 Introduction | 引言 Amid the verdant folds of the Alps and...

A poetic encounter of tradition and modernity—The China Cultural Center in Bern presents the “Essence of Serenity and Splendor – Chinese Aesthetics of Living Exhibition” (Aug 23 – Oct 25), in collaboration with the Prince Kung’s Palace Museum.

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