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Drawing on an ancient craft

2021-01-22 09:30

Artisans produce "pi paper", or "bast-fiber paper" (right and bottom left), and a unique type of flower-and-plant-based paper (bottom right) in Shiqiao village, located in Guizhou province's Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture.

Virtual show in Seoul showcases Xinjiang's great beauty

2021-01-21 11:12

A virtual show was recently launched by the China Tourism Office in Seoul, featuring the natural wonders in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China.

24 Solar Terms: Six facts you must know about Major Cold

2021-01-20 09:24

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold (Chinese: 大寒), the 24th solar term, begins this year on Jan 20 and ends on Feb 3.

Seven decades take center stage

2021-01-20 07:40

An exhibition highlights the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts' role in promoting Chinese operas.

Figure paintings reveal past family life and social beliefs

2021-01-19 14:30

Family Harmony, an exhibition now on at the Long Museum in Shanghai, examines the roles of Ming and Qing figure paintings in carrying on values and cultural traditions.

Paper-cuts to celebrate Chinese New Year in Wellington

2021-01-19 13:43

To celebrate the coming Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, the Chinese Cultural Center in Wellington has scheduled a series of online and offline performances. A show on paper-cuts by intangible cultural heritage inheritor Ni Xiumei will be held in Wellington as a part of the celebration.

International Fiber Art Biennale opens online

2021-01-18 17:11

The 11th From Lausanne to Beijing International Fiber Art Biennale opened online on Jan 16. The exhibition is jointly hosted by the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University and the China National Arts and Crafts Society.

Paintings, sculptures on show an 'Ode to Yellow River'

2021-01-14 10:38

More than 70 artists from the China National Academy of Painting traveled extensively to the nine provinces along the Yellow River last year, where they were immersed in the long history and diverse cultures.

Things you may not know about Minor Cold

2021-01-05 10:17

Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year. This year's Minor Cold starts on Jan 6.

China Post to issue Year of Ox stamps on Jan 5

2020-12-31 10:29

Beginning in 1980, China Post has been issuing specially designed Chinese zodiac year stamps featuring each of the 12 zodiac animals, to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2020

2020-12-30 07:31

The year 2020 has been a tough one in which we suffered from the coronavirus epidemic and faced enormous challenges in many aspects of life. In spite of this, we still made many achievements in the cultural field. Let's review and carry on our journey bravely in the coming new year.

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