People gain greater access to World Heritage Sites in China and Brazil

As two BRICS countries with illustrious ancient civilizations, China and Brazil both have a long list of archaeological areasthat have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Examples include...

Date:2024-10-15

Distinctive Rizhao exhibits enjoy great popularity in Japan

The "Friendly Shandong Remarkable Shandong" presenting event was held recently at the 2024 Osaka Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Osaka, Japan. The event aims to comprehensively show the new achievement...

Date:2024-10-15

Food, song and dance: Bouyei route to preserving cultural heritage

The Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture lies within the picturesque landscape of Southwest China's Guizhou province. The population of the Bouyei ethnic group in the prefecture exceeds ...

Date:2024-10-14

Tai chi activities spread Chinese culture overseas

When 24-year-old Peter Onyango arrived in Chenjiagou village in Henan province, he encountered a 75-year-old woman who challenged him to push her with all his might.

Date:2024-10-14

Inheritance of Gupa tea-making skills in S China’s Guangxi

Feng Kangchong, born in 1989, is a representative inheritor of the Gupa tea-making skills. Hailing from Gupa Village of Xiangzhou County in south China's Guangxi, Feng has been involved with tea-ma...

Date:2024-10-14

"White Snake: Afloat" reshapes traditional myths, explores Chinese romance

Light Chaser Animation, a leading Chinese animation production team, has just announced that it would extend the theatrical run of its annual feature "White Snake: Afloat" from Oct. 10 to Nov. 10.

Date:2024-10-14

Young woman in Guangxi injects new vitality into traditional bamboo weaving craft

Liu Xiabing, a young woman from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has breathed new life into the traditional craft of bamboo weaving.

Date:2024-10-14

Main road of Bairen Town ruins unearthed in N China

The 5th excavation of the Bairen Town, an important city during the Warring State Period (475-221 B.C.) is underway in Hebei. The main road runs north-south with rutting marks, highlighting the pro...

Date:2024-10-14

Shining a light on early royalty

In 1018, a princess of China's Liao Dynasty (916-1125) died at the tender age of 18 and was laid to rest beside her husband, almost 20 years her senior, who died the previous year, barely two years...

Date:2024-10-11

Neolithic faces revealed: Archaeologists reconstruct appearances of Chinese ancestors

Around 5,000 to 7,000 years ago, the Yangshao people built settlements on river valley terraces along the Yellow River, engaging in horticulture, animal husbandry, hunting, pottery-making, and othe...

Date:2024-10-11

Tech marvel

With their heads removed and bodies broken into pieces to be sold around the world, Buddhist statues taken from sacred grottoes in North China are being made whole once again — but in a digital form.

Date:2024-10-11

Kunqu Opera tunes into modern times

In Kunshan, East China's Jiangsu province, the melodies of Kunqu Opera, an ancient art form, are not confined to the stages of grand theaters but ring out in unexpected scenes — school bells, fitn...

Date:2024-10-11

Exhibition on seal carving to go on national tour

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis, which opened at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing this July, is scheduled to go on a national tour.

Date:2024-10-11

40th Anniversary of China Confucius Foundation Celebrated

On October 9th, the symposium celebrating the 40th anniversary of China Confucius Foundation was held in Jinan.

Date:2024-10-11

Activities to promote Baofeng's intangible cultural heritages held in C China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 10, 2024 shows people watching folk art performances at a square in Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. A series of activities to promote Baofeng's i...

Date:2024-10-11

Revival of traditional black pottery making techniques in China's Jiangxi

Upon entering the ceramic exhibition hall of the Jing Kiln in Jing'an county, east China's Jiangxi Province, visitors are instantly transported back in time to an array of delicate black pottery ar...

Date:2024-10-11

Malta's China Cultural Center expands with new classes

The China Cultural Center in Malta launched its 2024-2025 term on Tuesday, introducing a fresh lineup of classes in Chinese language, traditional Chinese painting, and calligraphy, offering locals ...

Date:2024-10-11

Expats experience "street dramas" during Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival

Recently,14 international students from Shandong University of Science and Technology,includingRussia, Thailand, Indonesia, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan and other countriesparticipated inthe “...

Date:2024-10-11

International media delegation visits Nishan Sacred Land to appreciate charm of Confucian culture

To celebrate the 2,575th anniversary of the birth of Confucius, the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival was held in Qufu, Shandong. During the festival, an international media dele...

Date:2024-10-09

Cultural relic workers dedicated to protection of Maiji Mountain Grottoes in NW China's Gansu

The Maiji Mountain Grottoes in Tianshui city, northwest China's Gansu Province, contain 221 existing caves spanning a cliff face that house more than 10,000 sculptures and over 1,000 square meters ...

Date:2024-10-09

Nishan Teacher Appreciation Ceremony held to mark Confucius' 2,575th birth anniv.

To mark the 2,575th anniversary of the birth of Confucius, the Nishan Teacher Appreciation Ceremony was held in Qufu on September 29. 2,575 primary, middle and high school students paid respects to...

Date:2024-10-09

Lu Brocade and Lu Embroidery Culture Exhibition open to public in Shandong Museum

On September 30th, the "Splendid Shandong -Lu Brocade and Lu EmbroideryCulture Exhibition" was held at the Shandong Museum. The exhibition aims to comprehensively present the glorious history and a...

Date:2024-10-09

Expats visit Yushan Academy to appreciate cultrual charm of Licheng, Jinan

Recently,expatsfrom different countriesvisited Yushan Academy, embarkingon an unforgettable cultural journey.

Date:2024-10-09

'Hidden Cottage' keeps heart of Chinese culture beating in Taipei

As dusk falls, a small sign lights up at the entrance of a narrow front yard in Taipei's old town, where passersby usually pause to make out the ink-brushed calligraphy reading "Yin Lu" — or "Hidd...

Date:2024-10-09

Across China: Culture-rich towns emerge as new tourist hotspots

Nestled at the eastern foothill of Helan Mountain in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China, the Dulaan Holiday Wine Stroll was bustling with tourists during the just-concluded seven-day Na...

Date:2024-10-09

2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival | Memorial ceremony honoring Confucius held in Qufu

On September 28, a grand memorial ceremony honoring the great philosopher Confucius was heldin Qufuwith thethemeof“Embracing Benevolence andProprietyunderHeaven,Pursuing Co-existence of Harmony an...

Date:2024-10-09

Time-traveling via museums echoes sounds of history

Museums are echoes of history that transcend time — and space. They preserve invaluable historical, educational treasures, and a platform for connecting the past, present and the future. No wonder...

Date:2024-10-09

Flexible museum hours, 'Wukong + travel' combo, cultural tourism booms during National Day holidays

As China's seven-day National Day holidays continue, the nationwide cultural tourism industry is witnessing a boom. The total number of domestic tourist visits reached 104 million on Wednesday, wit...

Date:2024-10-09

Celebrating Confucius in Quzhou: A journey into tradition

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the anniversary celebration of Confucius' birth in Quzhou, located in China's southern province of Zhejiang. The city is known to be a crossroads; the Qu ...

Date:2024-10-08

Heritage provides blueprint for future

Diverse forms of new quality productive forces give Beijing's Dongcheng district a cutting edge in the cultural and creative sector, Cheng Yuezhu reports.

Date:2024-10-08

An American guide for a Chinese museum

Long before smartphones and WeChat, Liangzhu's people were 'posting their moments' on pots, revealing the UNESCO Heritage place's rich and interesting past

Date:2024-10-08

China, Bulgaria celebrate anniversaries together at Confucius Institute

"Bulgaria and China -- we celebrate together with a view to the future" event was held at the Confucius Institute here on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic rela...

Date:2024-10-08

Art season launched to showcase Beijing's ancient architecture

The 2024 "East of the Forbidden City" ancient architecture art season has been launched in Beijing, focusing on integrating culture and art with ancient architecture, and celebrating the city's ric...

Date:2024-10-08

Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center begins trial operation

Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center begins trial operation.

Date:2024-10-08

Relics from South China Sea make debut in Hainan

A total of 408 pieces of artifacts from the two ancient shipwrecks were on display, along with 34 borrowed artifacts from the Palace Museum and other museums, bringing the total number of exhibits ...

Date:2024-10-08

Archaeological lab established as China excavates for largest underwater shipwreck

"The trial excavation of the Yangtze River Estuary No.2 ancient shipwreck has begun!" As a command was given at a dock of the former Shanghai Shipyard site along the Yangpu waterfront, a large blac...

Date:2024-10-08

Expats marvel at gourd carving technique in Licheng, Jinan

Recently, a group of expats participated in a cultural experience activity in Licheng district and visited Duantiao village in Caishi Sub-district, Licheng District, to gain an in-depth understandi...

Date:2024-10-08

2024 Online Global Confucius Memorial Ceremony Held Successfully

On September 28th, the 2575th anniversary of Confucius' birth, the 2024 Online Global ConfuciusMemorial Ceremony was successfully held.

Date:2024-09-28

Rodin-themed art center to open in Shanghai, featuring iconic works of legendary French sculptor

In soft, ambient lighting, “The Thinker” rests his fist against his chin, lost in profound contemplation. Just a few steps away, “Balzac” stands tall, head held high. These masterpieces, crafte...

Date:2024-09-29

"Chinese culture night" in Malta celebrates tradition, friendship

A "Chinese culture night" event was held on Friday evening in Pembroke, eastern Malta, drawing significant participation from the local community.

Date:2024-09-29

600-year-old Kunqu Opera revives in modern life

In Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, the melodies of Kunqu Opera, one of China's most ancient and treasured art forms, are not confined to the stages of grand theaters, but ring out in u...

Date:2024-09-29

Fashion toys from S China's Dongguan win hearts overseas

A wall showcasing a variety of mech armors infused with traditional Chinese cultural elements catches the eye at Dongguan Dongxiu Culture Communication Co., Ltd.

Date:2024-09-29

"Meet China" cultural festival held in Switzerland

The cultural event themed "Meet China: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" was held Friday afternoon at Waisenhaus Square in Bern, the capital of Swi...

Date:2024-09-29

2,575th anniversary of Confucius' birth commemorated in Shandong

Confucius, an educator and philosopher, founded the school of Confucianism, which has deeply influenced China.

Date:2024-09-29

Organizers plan events down to a tea

The main event of the 2024 "Tea for Harmony, Sharing Intangible Cultural Heritage" was inaugurated in Pu'er, Yunnan province. The event, on Wednesday morning, was organized by the Ministry of Cultu...

Date:2024-09-27

Journalists from 14 countries conclude tour of China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

Journalists from 14 countries, including Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Fiji, wrapped up a six-day tour of China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Monday. The visit provided firsthand insights ...

Date:2024-09-27

China vows intensified, improved preservation of cultural relics

China will step up efforts to preserve its cultural relics, improve the management, and create more engaging ways for the public to appreciate the rich cultural heritage, according to the National ...

Date:2024-09-27

China pledges to retrieve more lost cultural artifacts

China will keep working to bring home more of its cultural artifacts lost overseas, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA).

Date:2024-09-27

China to raise public funds for Great Wall conservation

China has launched a program to raise public funds for the conservation of the Great Wall, which is the country's largest existing cultural heritage site.

Date:2024-09-27

China’s deep-sea technology brings over 400 shipwreck artifacts ashore

At around 1,500 meters beneath the waters on the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, lie the remains of two merchant ships, sunk over 500 years ago. They once bore witness to the bu...

Date:2024-09-27