We visited a Children's Cultural Palace in Chengdu where we saw children as young as three playing music, dancing, painting, drawing, or practicing calligraphy. They appear to be learning some ancient Chinese arts. Our Chinese translator and guide, Melody, told us why a few of her friends send their child to the Palace. It seems most children are there for an interesting form of babysitting, or to enhance their college applications by knowing an art form. Few are sent to help keep traditional arts alive. Chengdu has joined the fast-paced life where getting into college and succeeding are the reasons for art. It seems to be the older generations who truly value the arts.