I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Wayne Tsse in Hong Kong for a special episode of my podcast, where we explored Chinese philosophy and history—but through a deeply personal lens.

Wayne is not only a brilliant historian and martial artist, but also the genius behind the Wah Lum couplets on the new banners we used this Chinese New Year.

I got to dive into his process for writing them—how each character was chosen with intention with layers of symbolism and how he drew from ancient traditions to create something meaningful for our Wah Lum family.

What struck me most was how much thought and heart went into every word. These weren’t just poetic lines—they were a gift. A reflection of our lineage, values, and vision.

Understanding the meaning behind his creation made me appreciate the couplets in a whole new way. Please tune in on youtube to see some videos and images of the lovely banners. I highly recommend listening to this episode for a deeper connection to the art, the philosophy, and the legacy they represent.

You can follow Wayne on instagram at Instagram (@thehongkongtaste) and learn about his kung fu system at Instagram (@mizongluohan)

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Wayne Tsse is a long-time disciple of the Hong Kong Mizong Luohan School. He is also a trained conservationist, art historian and cultural worker.

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