When Giuseppe Castiglione set out from his native Italy for the East in the early 18th century, the missionary couldn't have known that he'd end up serving in the court of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and would become known as a court painter under his Chinese name of Lang Shining.
"We're at this razor's edge, where we can either annihilate ourselves with our fear of technology, or try to endure and prosper," says Seoul-born artist Anicka Yi.
In North China's Shanxi province, profound cultural legacies are intertwined with a landscape that is majestic, yet graceful.
During the Spring Festival holiday, from Jan 28 to Feb 4, people ventured out to explore the beautiful landscapes of China, immerse themselves in intangible cultural heritage and visit iconic cultural and tourism landmarks. Witness how people came together to celebrate this festive season across the country.
People watch a dragon dance performance to celebrate the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, Feb 2, 2025.
To embrace the Year of the Snake, Henan TV will stage the Spring Festival gala Snakes Return, Fortunes Turn tonight, offering audiences a dazzling celebration of Chinese culture and the Spring Festival. The gala highlights "family culture" and showcases intangible cultural heritage through captivating performances.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China.
The China Cultural Center in Paris and Europe TV hosted the Paris Chinese New Year Gala, a part of the 2025 Happy Chinese New Year celebrations, at the Mogador Theater with the support of the Chinese Embassy in France.
On Dec 21 and 23, the "Chinese Culture Day - Happy Chinese New Year" concerts and "Nihao! (Hello!) China" tourism promotional events were held in both Minsk and Maladzyechna, Minsk Region, Belarus.
The frigid -20 temperature in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Sunday afternoon did little to deter tourists from boiling with excitement and marvel at the Harbin Ice and Snow World.
The "Echoes of Liangzhu" concert was held as part of the second Liangzhu Forum on Monday night at Tiaoxi Grand Theater in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
Tourists enjoying the beautiful autumn sceneries.
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