Unremitting preservation efforts keep ancient Potala Palace young

On a viewing platform near the Potala Palace in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, many tourists, each holding up a paper note, have lined up for an opportunity to take a photo with the ma...

Date:2024-12-18

Gen-Z musicians inject vitality into traditional Chinese musical instruments

In a mesmerizing performance, a haunting melody of a bone flute dating back more than 8,000 years ago echoes through the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou city, central China's Henan Province, transporting...

Date:2024-12-20

Talented cook from rural China chases painting dream ceaselessly

Liu Tao, from a village in central China's Henan Province, only completed elementary school. He is a cook specializing in cold dishes at a restaurant in Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Date:2024-12-20

Postage stamp marks 75th anniversary of Sino-Bulgarian ties

A special postage stamp marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China was released at a ceremony in Sofia on Wednesday.

Date:2024-12-20

Longyan in SE China's Fujian injects new vitality into intangible cultural heritage

Longyan city, a famous home of the Hakka people in southeast China's Fujian Province, boasts a rich tapestry of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). With 293 ICH items at the municipal level and abo...

Date:2024-12-20

Ancient capital Xi'an a testament to cultural exchanges between China, world

Two millennia ago, China's ancient capital of Xi'an witnessed the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures as the starting point of the Silk Road.

Date:2024-12-20

'Macau 2049' premieres in celebration of 25th anniversary of Macao's return

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, the show "Macau 2049" premiered at MGM Theater in Macao, on Dec. 15. Pansy Ho Chiu-king, chairperson and executive direct...

Date:2024-12-18

Li brocade glows with new vitality in China's Hainan

Tan Chaoyan, a young woman in Wuzhishan city, south China's Hainan Province, was ecstatic when she heard that the traditional Li textile techniques of spinning, dyeing, weaving, and embroidering we...

Date:2024-12-18

Wukong's tough journey to West sparks witty responses from Chinese gamers

"Black Myth: Wukong" missing out on the Game of the Year at The Game Awards (TGA) 2024 is but one of many trials in its journey -- much like the 81 challenges facing the Monkey King in the Chinese ...

Date:2024-12-18

Pilar Gonzalez Espana: Building cultural bridges through poetry and translation

In a picturesque village about an hour's drive from Madrid, People's Daily Online met with Pilar Gonzalez Espana at her home, surrounded by stunning views.

Date:2024-12-18

France launches Franco-Chinese cultural exchange event in southern town

The Chinese Tour in France's Most Beautiful Villages, an event designed to boost Franco-Chinese cultural exchanges, was launched Tuesday in Pernes-les-Fontaines, a town in southern France.

Date:2024-12-18

Fairy's Day celebrated in Xizang

The Fairy's Day, known as the "Women's Festival" in modern Xizang, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 10th month in the Tibetan calendar. The festival is to commemorate Buddha Aleanterre Brahm.

Date:2024-12-16

Muchuan grass dragons soar amid inheritance, preservation efforts

The Muchuan grass dragon is a folk art in Muchuan county, Leshan city, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In 2008, the craft of making Muchuan grass dragons was inscribed on the list of national-l...

Date:2024-12-16

inheritor of festive lantern making skills

Yixian County is noted for its "lantern gala," an important folk event held during traditional festivals. A research and education base was established in 2020 at Hongcun Village, focusing on manuf...

Date:2024-12-16

Museum exhibitions see growing fan base in China

"From differences results the most beautiful harmony." Niu Dong, 13, mused before the words of Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher who lived around 500 BC.

Date:2024-12-16

From tombs to tourism -- reviving ancient ethnic Chinese legacy

Archaeological studies and excavations have this year produced significant insights into the flood control systems and cultural heritage of the Xixia Imperial Tombs in northwest China's Ningxia Hui...

Date:2024-12-16

Beijing opens 2 more mausoleums of Ming emperors to public

Two emperors' mausoleums in Beijing have recently opened to the public, meaning that six out of the 13 tombs in the Changping District belonging to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) emperors are now acc...

Date:2024-12-16

80 Chinese language teachers attend workshop in Tanzania to improve teaching skills

About 80 Chinese language teachers from both Tanzania and China on Saturday began attending a two-day workshop at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania with the aim...

Date:2024-12-16

Art exhibition held aboard China's Tiangong space station, and in Beijing, Macao

An art exhibition featuring the works of Chinese teenagers was simultaneously held Saturday on China's orbiting Tiangong space station, as well as in Beijing and Macao.

Date:2024-12-16

China-Cambodia cultural show celebrates people-to-people exchange year

The "Golden Promise 2024," a China-Cambodia cultural show, was staged here Sunday evening to celebrate the people-to-people exchange year, attracting hundreds of spectators.

Date:2024-12-16

Inheritor of tri-colored glazed pottery printmaking infuses creation into tradition

The tri-colored glazed pottery printmaking, or Sancai murals, is an intangible cultural heritage in Luoyang.

Date:2024-12-05

Chinese artist's journey into ancient Turkish art of paper marbling

Li Xintong's journey with Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, began in 2007 when she moved from the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an to Istanbul.

Date:2024-12-05

500-year-old Chinese inscription unearthed in western Jerusalem

The earliest known Chinese inscription in the region, dating back about 500 years, was discovered in western Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said in a statement on Tuesday.

Date:2024-12-04

African teachers compete in Chinese language teaching skills competition in Tanzania

The Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania hosted the first local Chinese language teachers' teaching skills competition over the weekend, in which 20 African teachers f...

Date:2024-12-04

Traditional Chinese medicine overseas tour lands in Kathmandu

A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) overseas tour was held in the Nepali capital on Tuesday, enchanting the Nepali audience with a variety of activities.

Date:2024-12-04

5-year-old Tanzanian girl follows in father's footsteps mastering Chinese kung fu

For Mariam Saidi Mfaume, a five-year-old Tanzanian girl, only the sky is the limit when she delves into the realm of kung fu, the Chinese martial arts, just like her father.

Date:2024-12-04

More Chinese youth embracing traditional culture: museum curator

Young people in China are increasingly gravitating toward traditional culture, Gao Zheng, curator of the National Museum of China, said on Tuesday.

Date:2024-12-04

At 5,000-year-old Liangzhu, mutual learning reinforces appreciation among civilizations

As a swarm of visitors was closely following their guide at a museum featuring rice-cultivating agriculture in late Neolithic China, professor Robin Coningham stopped in front of a rice harvester, ...

Date:2024-11-28

Mongolian ethnic attire weaves tradition, fortune tapestry

For Meng Genhua, a dedicated Mongolian ethnic attire artisan, her greatest joy has stemmed from seeing her business grow from a humble 20-square-meter workshop to a thriving 500-square-meter store ...

Date:2024-11-29

China's replica art village reinvents itself as original art hub

Dafen village, once known for mass-producing replica oil paintings, has transformed into a thriving arts hub in southern China, housing tens of thousands of artists and more than 1,000 art-related ...

Date:2024-11-29

China to hold int'l symposium on Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"

A symposium on Chinese ancient military strategist Sun Tzu and his renowned work "The Art of War" will be held in Beijing on Dec. 5 and 6, a Chinese defense spokesperson said Thursday.

Date:2024-11-29

"The Story of China" captivates Bulgaria with culture, opera, and poetry

It is hard to imagine that someone living on the other side of the world could be interested in your culture, inspired by just a handful of encounters. However, a series of activities in Bulgaria, ...

Date:2024-11-29

Macao inaugurates cultural heritage preservation center of Palace Museum

The Center of Preservation and Transmission for Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum in Macao was inaugurated on Thursday, with a plaque unveiling ceremony co-hosted by Chief Executive of the Mac...

Date:2024-11-29

Traditional Chinese medicine finds new markets as herbal lattes, food products surge

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products are expanding beyond pharmacies as businesses blend TCM with modern food and beverages.

Date:2024-11-28

Confucius Institute in Uganda celebrates 10th anniversary of establishment

The Confucius Institute at Makerere University, Uganda's premier institution, celebrated its 10th anniversary Monday, marking a decade of fostering cultural and linguistic exchanges between China a...

Date:2024-11-28

China builds over 9,100 intangible cultural heritage workshops to boost preservation, employment

China has built more than 9,100 intangible cultural heritage workshops nationwide, spanning over 1,721 county-level areas, according to a meeting held by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Long...

Date:2024-11-28

Hong Kong rolls out blueprint to level up arts, culture, creative industries

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Tuesday unveiled its long-awaited Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development, mapping out 71 measures cover...

Date:2024-11-28

Cultural and creative product industry prospers in China

After waiting in line for over two hours, Zhang Jiajia finally bought a refrigerator magnet launched by the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, which featured caisson ceiling, a Chinese architectu...

Date:2024-11-28

Mongolian ethnic attire weaves tradition, fortune tapestry

For Meng Genhua, a dedicated Mongolian ethnic attire artisan, her greatest joy has stemmed from seeing her business grow from a humble 20-square-meter workshop to a thriving 500-square-meter store ...

Date:2024-11-28

Gala for China's 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities held in Sanya

The event commenced with a welcome ceremony and cultural fair at the Tianya Haijiao Scenic Area, where athletes and guests enjoyed vibrant performances of traditional songs and dances, theatrical p...

Date:2024-11-28

Traditional sports thrill crowds at China's 12th Ethnic Games

The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities opened on Nov. 22 in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, showcasing traditional sports from China's ethnic minority groups.

Date:2024-11-28

Delegation of mainland university students, teachers kicks off Taiwan visit

A delegation of 40 students and teachers from seven Chinese mainland universities arrived at Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday, kicking off their nine-day visit to the island.

Date:2024-11-28

Ethiopian tour guides embark on Chinese language training program

The Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism and the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia have launched a Chinese language training program for Ethiopian professional tour guides.

Date:2024-11-28

Ethnic harmony showcased beyond sports

China's 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities is more than just a sports competition; it serves as a vivid expression of the unity and harmony of the country's 56 ethnic groups.

Date:2024-11-28

U.S. pawnshop owner calls Palace Museum a giant work of art

The Palace Museum is a giant work of art, said Evan Kail, an American pawnshop owner who received a porcelain tea jar as a national gift from China, after his visit to the museum.

Date:2024-11-26

China's Liangzhu, window to one of world's oldest civilizations

On the UNESCO world heritage map for five years, China's archaeological ruins of Liangzhu, in parallel with the Aegean Civilization in Greece, has gained growing international recognition with the ...

Date:2024-11-26

Chinese culture night held in Bangladesh to enhance friendship

The "Chinese Culture Night" event organized by the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh was held here Friday to showcase traditional Chinese culture and enhance the friendship between the two countries.

Date:2024-11-25

Chinese zodiac snake-themed Bing Dwen Dwen launched for sale

As the Chinese New Year of the Snake approaches in January, a snake-themed Bing Dwen Dwen – the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games – was officially launched for sale nationwide on No...

Date:2024-11-25

12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities opens in Sanya

The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities opened in the southern Chinese city of Sanya on November 22. More than 5,000 performers participated in a two-hour opening ceremony attended...

Date:2024-11-25

74-year-old 'Dougong Grandpa' popularizes ancient Chinese architecture through short videos

Wang Yongxian, a 74-year-old Chinese expert in the restoration of ancient Chinese buildings who has restored over 100 precious ancient buildings, is leveraging short-video platforms to introduce th...

Date:2024-11-25