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
Ignite Your Imagination. Share Your Culture. Win Awards.

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.

ART & CULTURAL EVENTS
Gather in Joy. Bridge Cultures. Celebrate Creativity.

Where our community comes to life. From festive holiday parties to inspiring seminars, we host in-person gatherings that bridge generations and spark dialogue on the future of human creativity. Join the Tian Hong family as we celebrate the traditions that root us and the art that unites us all.

POETIC LIFE STUDIO
Weave Roots. Contemplate Art. Live Poetically.

An online sanctuary for the soul’s nourishment. By connecting the dots between art, nature, and cultural roots, we help our community find inner clarity and a poetic approach to daily life.

FEATURED

Reflections on Chinese New Year and Culture

The Lunar New Year is perhaps the most powerful window into the tangible beauty of Chinese culture. During this festival, so many people across the globe collectively adjust their pace and spirit, gathering to embrace an atmosphere that is familiar, warm, and perhaps a bit cluttered, yet overflowing with the vibrant "fireworks" of human life. The Spring Festival always reminds me of the many elegant, kind, and beautiful elements within ancient civilizations. Though they may s

Feb 182 min read

A Dialogue with the Sage (Part I)

A Dialogue with the Sage - Sensibility and Rationality I asked, "What is wisdom?" The Sage replied, "Wisdom is the clarity to see oneself and understand the world, while finding the harmony to navigate the space between them." I asked again, "What is kindness?" The Sage said, "Kindness is the instinctive heartache one feels upon seeing another suffer, whether they are a stranger or a friend." I asked once more, "What is beauty?" The Sage replied, "Beauty is that which deli

Feb 51 min read

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

Jan 302 min read

“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

John F. Kennedy, former American President

CONTACT TIAN HONG FOUNDATION

tianhongfoundation@gmail.com