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In Chinese culture, the most-mentioned deer is thorold’s deer, while in Western culture, people often talk about reindeer. Both of them are divine and spiritual in cultures.
The Spring Festival and...
Regional dialects bring authenticity, humour, and cultural depth to Chinese cinema.
On February 18th, Ne Zha 2 soared to the top of the global animated film box office charts. Among its beloved characters,...
As Ne zha 2 becomes the highest-grossing animated film of all time, we have a look at some of the best Chinese animated movies.
Chinese animated movies have seen a significant rise in popularity recently,...
Hug a sweater tree, and you might just feel a different kind of warmth.
A tree cradles a red heart; another spreads its “umbrella”; yet another lovingly embraces a white “kitten.”...
The Xiatang Neolithic Site Tracing China’s Neolithic Past.
Six significant archaeological sites in China have been recognized as the Top New Discoveries of 2024. Among them is the Xiatang Neolithic Site...
The Lantern Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals. Eating tangyuan or yuanxiao is an important custom. Although they are similar in appearance, there are slight differences in aspects such...
East-West Musical Dialogue Spring Concert Celebrates Chinese New Year at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
On 3rd February 2025, the “Spring Sequence of New Sounds” Spring Concert was held. ...
Hunan Opera Spring Festival Gala showcased traditional arts with a modern twist.
The gala aired on January 29th, at 7:30 PM, the first day of the Lunar New Year. It was part of China’s celebrations...
Chinese New Year Concert at Mansion House brings together the UK and China.
Celebrate Chinese New Year in style at Mansion House on 10 February with an exclusive evening of world-class music and culture...
See more than 20 forms of Chinese cultural heritage in this Spring Festival Gala video
In its Spring Festival Gala broadcast on January 23, Hunan TV showcased many forms of Chinese cultural heritage. In...
The most important holiday of the year in China, Chinese New Year is a time of celebration, family, and traditions. There are lots of traditions that are followed on this holiday from feasting with family...
Year of the Snake Horoscope: Will you be doing well in 2025?
In 2025, individuals born in the year of the Snake (1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013) will experience their animal...
As the Year of the Snake arrives, test your brain with the crossword above and learn a bit more about Chinese New Year traditions. To give you a helping hand, here are some tips:
1. Celebrated in China...
Lubaina Himid opens her first solo exhibition in China.
On Jan. 17th, 2025, British artist Lubaina Himid opened her first solo exhibition in China at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. The...
If you plan to visit China during the Year of the Snake, you can try to find these places and stories related to snakes.
In the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. They are very important animals...
Best Chinese Books of 2024 brings together a list of some of the best books from China published during 2024.
Tons of great Chinese books were released this year. The China Minutes team made some of our...
On December 21, “Walking the Great Wall, Witnessing the Chinese Civilization”, the 2nd “Assembly by Great Wall” Promotion Activities and Dialogue on World Cultural Heritage was...
Best Chinese Movies of 2024 brings together a list of some of the best movies from China and the Chinese diaspora released during 2024.
There were a lot of great movies to choose from this year. The China...
Ancient Li brocade has gradually integrated into modern life.
UNESCO added traditional Li textile techniques: spinning, dyeing, weaving, and embroidering to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural...
“In the thousands of years of civilization, life is extremely short, but some people and some things will remain in our memories for a long time.”During the “Light of Civilization”...
The story of Huangjian Town, and it’s beautiful wetlands.
“Walked by that little river,
Have you ever heard tell,
Of a girl who once came here,
Left a story to dwell?
Crossed this reed-covered...
The Stone God Review: Opera delivers a wonderful adaption of Hong Ying’s books.
Based on the books by Hong Ying, The Stone God is set in 1970s Chongqing and tells two magical tales of the young Chinese...
China Minutes: 2024 Top 15 Chinese Cities for Inbound Tourism Oversea Influence.
With 700 million views in online searches, “China Travel” has reclaimed its place in the global spotlight, reflecting...
From 29th October to 4th November, the work of Chinese artist Qi Yang will be on display at Sotheby’s Wemyss Gallery.
The exhibition of Qi Yang’s work showcases his blend of Zen philosophy with...
The Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum offers a unique look at Chinese stone art.
British photographer and traveler John Thomson likely could not have envisioned that the Zhenjue Temple (The Five Pagoda...
Ein Heldenleben: Cai Lun to be Performed at St Luke’s in London.
Chinese director Chen Xinyi will bring to life the story of Cai Lun, the inventor of paper, on stage at St Luke’s in London...
Vivien Zhang showcases her latest work at a new exhibition using the natural world to explore her experiences of migration.
Opening at Pilar Corrias in London on 9th October, Vivien Zhang’s Flat Earth...
The largest-ever lantern festival lights up Beijing in China’s National Day Holiday.
This perfect place for night owls to visit. Every year the Jingcai Lantern Festival becomes one of the most popular...
Jiangsu Culture Festival Opens in Germany with concerts and events showcasing Chinese culture from the Jiangnan region.
A German proverb aptly states, “Mountains may not meet, but people must”.
This was...
‘Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Mint on Tour’ will bring a programme of Chinese cinema to six cities in Scotland.
From September 8th to October 26th MINT Chinese Film Festival will be screening a series of...
With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, several rabbits—animals associated with the festival—have been invited to taste mooncakes on the Moon.
Rabbits sitting around a giant mooncake for a Mid-Autumn...
Wing Chun Review: Excellent dance drama showcases the story of Yip Man, running until September 7th at Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
Wing Chun brings the story of Bruce Lee’s teacher Grandmaster Yip Man to life...
