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Culture Insider: New Year vacation in ancient China

2015-01-01 10:20:59

The holiday is important for working people who have worked strenuously for a whole year. What was the Spring Festival vacation like in ancient China? Let us take a look.

Yearender: 10 cultural exchanges between China and world in 2014

2014-12-31 13:23:57

The year 2014 witnessed frequent cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. The exchanges led to many exhibitions, both at home and abroad, which showcased the cultural relics and art treasures of the human civilization.

Yearender: Best selling Chinese films in 2014

2014-12-29 10:29:44

Chinese director Ning Hao's road comedy Breakup Buddies topped the list of the highest selling Chinese films in 2014.

Hottest cultural news in 2014

2014-12-25 14:59:40

There were too many things that happened in 2014 and some left us wonderful memories. Here we select from them some of the hottest news to present a retrospect of the past year.

Yearender: Celebrations marking 50 years of Sino-French relations

2014-12-24 13:50:07

This year saw a number of cultural activities to celebrate Sino-French relations, including exhibitions, forums, concerts and film festivals. As this year will soon end, let’s take a retrospective look at some of those exciting events.

Chinese style a chic in Europe century ago

2014-12-24 13:08:24

In the 18th century, ceramics, silk and lacquer imported from China were chic in the West. So many foreign designers and artisans imitated Chinese design philosophy and created fancy Oriental-style decor.

Yearender: Celebrations marking 50 years of Sino-French relations

2014-12-23 15:08:52

This year saw a number of cultural activities to celebrate Sino-French relations, including exhibitions, forums, concerts and film festivals. As this year will soon end, let’s take a retrospective look at some of those exciting events.

Yearender: 10 cultural 'firsts' in 2014

2014-12-23 07:00:36

In the past year, we have seen new things spring up, such as the first 24-hour bookstore, some new museums and also China's culture circle has reached some new achievements.

Cross-Straits Chinese character of the year: Zhuan

2014-12-19 10:47:56

Zhuan, (or 转,Pronounced "zhuan", meaning turn or transform) was voted as the cross-Straits Chinese character of the year on Dec 18, 2014.

Exquisite craftsmanship of Miao's 'hundred-bird dress'

2014-12-04 14:56:40

A "hundred-bird dress" originated with the Miao ethnic group in Baibei Village of Xinghua Sui Ethnic Township, in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou province. The dress is decorated with celebrated Miao embroidery, a craft that falls on the state-level intangible cultural heritage list.

Keys to success?

2014-12-03 16:29:23

Experts say focus on technique can kill any passion students have for piano.

High price arts collector Liu Yiqian's purchases

2014-12-02 14:52:51

Let us review the art pieces that Chinese collector Liu Yiqian has purchased for over 100 million yuan.

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