Linda Lim, Chair of the Asian Events Trust, said the Chinese New Year has turned to be one of Wellington's largest and most anticipated cultural events over the past 20 years, providing an important connection to Chinese culture for everyone in Wellington.
Hall of Great Treasures gathers more than 240 objects from the Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum's extensive collection of some 100,000 artifacts. It presents the many aspects of the court life of predecessors of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when they resided at the Shenyang palace in Shenyang, Liaoning province, and the early period of the dynasty after it was established in Beijing in 1644.
An exhibition at the National Museum of China set to open on Tuesday will celebrate the upcoming Year of the Ox by showing a selection of ox-themed works from its immense collection. It will navigate the history of the close relationship between humans and oxen, as well as the folk culture, customs and beliefs based on the positive qualities of the ox.
Spring Festival is China's biggest extravaganza and a day for family reunion. Being around family members at the turn of the year is a vital ritual for the Chinese people.
The private museum has as its theme the history of the ancient Maritime Silk Road of which Quanzhou was a hub. The Shimao Martime Silk Road Museum of Fujian was established by property developer Shimao Group with active support from the Palace Museum.
Shanghai Museum is famed for an all-encompassing collection of classical Chinese paintings. Normally, every six months it rotates selected works from this assemblage at a permanent display at its Hall of Classical Chinese Paintings.
The image of the ox is loved by people all over the world. Besides the UNPA, many countries have also launched Year of the Ox stamps with a variety of designs and patterns. Let's take a look.
On Jan 30, the China Cultural Center in Wellington and the Wellington Multicultural Council hosted a large-scale performance to mark Chinese New Year at the National Museum of New Zealand.
At the beginning of the new year, the China Tourism Office in Seoul and the Jilin Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism jointly launched a photo and video exhibition entitled Visiting China Online – Jilin Province.
Clouds under Brushes, an exhibition at the Liu Haisu Art Museum in Shanghai until Feb 28, pays homage to Liu's deep emotional attachment to Huangshan. On show are sketches and paintings themed on the mountain from the museum's collection. It is a celebration of the 125th anniversary of Liu's birth.
On Jan 27, the news conference announcing the opening of the "2021 Happy Chinese New Year – Jiangsu Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" was held at the China Cultural Centre in Sydney.
Anti-poverty efforts have turned Abuluoha village in Southwest China from an isolated leprosarium into a promising rural community.
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