ABOUT US

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The Tian Hong Foundation (天鸿基金会) is a non-profit private operating foundation established in California in 2011. Our mission is to foster cross-cultural understanding and enrich our community through the power of art. We believe that creativity is a universal language—one that transcends borders, improves mental well-being, and cultivates a deeper appreciation for our shared human heritage.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Art is for Everyone

At Tian Hong, we believe that art is more than just a painting on a wall or a dance on a stage—it is a way to share love and find joy. We encourage every young person to look at the world with wonder and an open heart. Whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the first time or sharing your unique cultural heritage, we are here to cheer you on. Our goal is to help you build inner strength and discover the beautiful "Poetic Life"—where kindness, wisdom, and creativity grow together.

OUR PROGRAMS

ANNUAL CROSS CULTURAL YOUTH POEM & ART CONTESTS

Our flagship initiative invites students from all backgrounds to express their creativity. Through annual competitions, we provide a platform for young voices to be heard, celebrated, and rewarded.

POETIC LIFE STUDIO

An online sanctuary dedicated to mental well-being. Sharing original poetry, artistic insights, and life reflections, we help our community cultivate inner peace and a poetic approach to daily life.

ART & CULTURAL EVENTS

We host and sponsor local art events that foster cross-cultural appreciation and create space for dialogue on universal artistic themes and the future of creativity.

LATEST BLOGS

To Dwell Poetically — Moments of Happiness

Rereading these fragments of happiness from thirty years ago, I am grateful that I still possess a heart capable of experiencing joy. Because of this, I allow myself, in this moment, to let the complexities of the world fade away and silence the surrounding noise. With only a cup of tea on my desk and soft music in my ears, I savor this luxurious, warm interval of time to continue writing down the plain, yet self-harmonious moments of happiness in my life today. The Sequel Mo

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The Breath of the Sleeve

Within the Flying Sleeve, the Universe Unfolds. Since I was a child, I have held a lingering obsession with the Shui Xiu—the 'water-sleeves' of Chinese opera. On stage, every story of the heart seems to ripple through those flowing lengths of silk. When lovers first meet, the sleeves offer a sanctuary for shyness—a veil to hide behind while stealing a glance. When hearts align, the sleeves reach out before the eyes even meet. In anger, a sharp flick of the wrist says everythi

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The Alchemy of Connection

A good friendship is like a cup of warm tea: soothing, honest, and effortless. It asks for nothing, compares nothing, and forgets nothing. A good family bond is like a soft quilt in the heart of winter: simple, warm, and intimate. It is the freedom to let go and fall into a deep, safe sleep. Friendship, Family bond and Romantic Love And romantic love? It is perhaps what remains after the spectacle fades—a quiet recognition, a lingering care, a soul-deep resonance after a thou

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“If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.” –John F. Kennedy, former American President

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CONTACT TIAN HONG FOUNDATION

tianhongfoundation@gmail.com