For October, we’re summoning the synergy between algorithms and ancient systems. It’s tech meets tradition, spirituality, and the youth’s renewed fascination with fate, myth, and lore.
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You might not know the name Shi Yang. But if you’ve watched ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,’ you‘ll have seen her — she’s the on-screen inspiration for the character Mistress Ching.
Shi Yang, also known as Zheng Yi Sao or Madame Ching, reportedly worked as a prostitute before marrying the pirate Zheng Yi. When he died in 1808, she took over the pirate confederation. At its peak, she commanded close to 80,000 pirates and 1,200 ships across six fleets, terrorizing the South China Sea and securing her spot as one of the most cunning and powerful pirates in history.
She built her empire by crafting indispensable alliances across the confederation, backed by an ironclad Code of Conduct where disobedience, theft from public funds, or rape of captives resulted in decapitation. Under Shi Yang’s leadership, the surrounding regions suffered ruthless, relentless raids as she fought the Qing, British, and Portuguese navies.
While most pirate lords meet a violent end, Shi Yang managed a clean exit. In 1810, she surrendered to the Qing government, secured amnesty for herself and military positions for her subordinates, and lived out her life in relative peace until her death in 1844.
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You might not know the name Shi Yang. But if you’ve watched ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,’ you‘ll have seen her — she’s the on-screen inspiration for the character Mistress Ching.
Shi Yang, also known as Zheng Yi Sao or Madame Ching, reportedly worked as a prostitute before marrying the pirate Zheng Yi. When he died in 1808, she took over the pirate confederation. At its peak, she commanded close to 80,000 pirates and 1,200 ships across six fleets, terrorizing the South China Sea and securing her spot as one of the most cunning and powerful pirates in history.
She built her empire by crafting indispensable alliances across the confederation, backed by an ironclad Code of Conduct where disobedience, theft from public funds, or rape of captives resulted in decapitation. Under Shi Yang’s leadership, the surrounding regions suffered ruthless, relentless raids as she fought the Qing, British, and Portuguese navies.
While most pirate lords meet a violent end, Shi Yang managed a clean exit. In 1810, she surrendered to the Qing government, secured amnesty for herself and military positions for her subordinates, and lived out her life in relative peace until her death in 1844.
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An AI-generated vision of Chinese palace architecture, reimagined a thousand years into the future. The scale is so grand that the commute for palace officials is now extra long.
Credit: Maismr
#radii #radiimedia #aiart #chinesearchitecture #scifiart
An AI-generated vision of Chinese palace architecture, reimagined a thousand years into the future. The scale is so grand that the commute for palace officials is now extra long.
Credit: Maismr
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Cacien, also known as Garlica Princess (@garlicaprincess ), is a Chinese third-culture artist whose work explores identity, memory, and emotion through the language of sound, taste, and visual storytelling. Born into a Teochew family and raised between different cultures, Cacien’s music reflects the experience of growing up between worlds — constantly questioning where she belongs while embracing the contradictions that shape who she is.
Since introducing her alter ego Garlica Princess, Cacien has built a universe that blends Y2K aesthetics, playful rebellion, and deeply personal narratives. Her debut project Garlica Princess captured the fearless, outspoken side of her personality, while her latest album FLAVORS marks a new chapter of self-reflection, transforming emotions into different tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and the lingering aftertaste of growth.
With an album like that, we knew Cacien must be an expert in Teochew flavors. And evidently, she is. Here is Cacien‘s city guide, filled with delicious local restaurants and community spots that give Cacien inspiration and make Chaoshan like no other place.
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Cacien, also known as Garlica Princess (@garlicaprincess ), is a Chinese third-culture artist whose work explores identity, memory, and emotion through the language of sound, taste, and visual storytelling. Born into a Teochew family and raised between different cultures, Cacien’s music reflects the experience of growing up between worlds — constantly questioning where she belongs while embracing the contradictions that shape who she is.
Since introducing her alter ego Garlica Princess, Cacien has built a universe that blends Y2K aesthetics, playful rebellion, and deeply personal narratives. Her debut project Garlica Princess captured the fearless, outspoken side of her personality, while her latest album FLAVORS marks a new chapter of self-reflection, transforming emotions into different tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and the lingering aftertaste of growth.
With an album like that, we knew Cacien must be an expert in Teochew flavors. And evidently, she is. Here is Cacien‘s city guide, filled with delicious local restaurants and community spots that give Cacien inspiration and make Chaoshan like no other place.
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#radii #radiimedia #chaoshan #teochew #cacien
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Well, Gen Z heard “preserve Chinese traditions” and said “say less”
Credit: 陈之猴与阿凯一体机
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Well, Gen Z heard “preserve Chinese traditions” and said “say less”
Credit: 陈之猴与阿凯一体机
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Beijing’s nights out have literally moved underground, into decades-old bunkers hidden beneath the hutongs.
At 功夫九龙门 (Gōngfu Jiǔlóngmén, “Kung Fu Nine Dragon Gate”), New York-born Laurence Brahm turned one of them into a space that can host just about anything: art shows, exhibitions, DJ nights. Above ground sits a serene 四合院 (sìhéyuàn, “courtyard house”) filled with plants, artwork and fashion pieces. The bar is packed with martial arts memorabilia, a nod to the years he spent tracking down kung fu masters for his documentary Gate of Nine Dragons.
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Beijing’s nights out have literally moved underground, into decades-old bunkers hidden beneath the hutongs.
At 功夫九龙门 (Gōngfu Jiǔlóngmén, “Kung Fu Nine Dragon Gate”), New York-born Laurence Brahm turned one of them into a space that can host just about anything: art shows, exhibitions, DJ nights. Above ground sits a serene 四合院 (sìhéyuàn, “courtyard house”) filled with plants, artwork and fashion pieces. The bar is packed with martial arts memorabilia, a nod to the years he spent tracking down kung fu masters for his documentary Gate of Nine Dragons.
Follow @radii_media for more. #radii #radiimedia #beijingnightlife #hutong #kungfu
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