The courtyard was not only a world of fragrant flowers and lively
creatures, but also a harmonious world of a huge family. A siheyuan
usually belonged to one family of several generations.
Contemporary scholars today regard the book as a rare reference for the
study of South Asian history and philosophy, as well as religious and
literary history.
Dancers can be divided into solos and duets. Single male dancers usually
sport long scarves, which fly in the air as the dancers swirl rapidly.
Female soloists wear only capes and necklaces of pearls and jade on
their naked bodies.