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The Chinese drama The Litchi Road (《长安的荔枝》) has become a surprise hit this summer. One unexpected star has captured viewers’ imagination — the lychee.
You may recall the famous Tang poem by Du Mu: “A steed...
Tang Niu, a charming modern art icon inspired by Tang Dynasty figurines, is bringing Chinese heritage to life.
With her high bun, chubby cheeks, and playful expression, “Tang Niu” has quickly become one...
Ancient Dunhuang murals and texts reveal how children played, learned, and lived over a thousand years ago in China.
June 1st is International Children’s Day. In China’s Dunhuang caves—especially the Mogao...
China celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with exciting races, tasty zongzi, and fun traditions.
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China’s oldest and most exciting traditional festival. It’s usually...
Tianjin turns historic buildings into cultural venues with concerts, theater, and digital art.
Recently, at the century-old Anglican Art Center—once a church—a violin and bayan accordion concert drew a...
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru by Fang Li shines a light on the tragic death of thousands of British Prisoners of War, and the Chinese fisherman who saved hundreds.
In October 1942, the Japanese freighter...
Longmen Grottoes blends ancient Buddhist art with modern digital technology to protect and share its cultural heritage worldwide.
In 2024, China’s Longmen Grottoes welcomed over 7.7 million visitors....
Tekes is a unique city in Xinjiang designed around the I Ching’s Bagua, embodying ancient wisdom in its layout.
In China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, lies a city like no other—Tekes, also known...
“I share my stories with you, and you share your stories with me.” Yiran Duan, from Dali in Yunnan and founder of handcraft studio Yi Crafts, explained how teaching crafts is a bridge between cultures.
From...
In a land ravaged by war, one young Englishman decided not to watch from the sidelines—but to stand alongside the suffering and build a future from the ruins.
“What I wanted was to live among the people...
Italian chef Antonino, who lives in Nanjing, China, loves Chinese culture. He always wanted to learn from his ancestor Marco Polo as a “culture ambassador” for exchanges between the...
At the Anhui Museum, step into the world of Pan Yuliang and explore the life and legacy of a pioneering artist who boldly fused Chinese and Western styles.
On April 10th, the long-awaited Pan Yuliang Art...
Experts highlight the contrast between Western “zero-sum” thinking and China’s “Hehe” culture, emphasizing their impact on global relations and approaches to conflict resolution.In...
Renowned British musical actress Sarah Brightman will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard at Beijing Performing Arts Center.
“I feel very honored to be back here in China. China has always been...
Meng Lulu, a master of leather carving in Urumqi, brings Xinjiang’s culture to life through her intricate craftsmanship. She preserves tradition while inspiring a new generation of artisans.
As a representative...
Among the masterpieces, Fan Kuan’s Snow-Covered Scene and Cold Forest is a defining work of landscape painting by the Song Dynasty.
The display and exchange event for A Comprehensive Collection of Song...
Archaeologists Uncover Multiple Hongshan Culture Sites in Northeast China.
Archaeologists have recently discovered multiple Hongshan culture sites in the city of Lingyuan, northeast China’s Liaoning...
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...
