Sculptor Zhang Yucheng is carrying forward the intangible cultural heritage. Born in Hebei province in 1976, Yucheng began learning the art of jade carving at the age of 15 under the guidance of a senior artist in Beijing and began crystal sculpting in 1996.
The 5th International Ice Sculpture Contest ended on Jan 4, 2016. The contest was held in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. Fifteen teams from nine countries participated in the contest, including Italy, Turkey, Hungary and Russia.
Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. It will last from Jan 6 to Jan 19, 2016. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year.
Fireworks show marking the New Year's Day of 2016 is held at Victoria Harbour in South China's Hong Kong, Jan 1, 2016.
The National Ballet of China put on Don Quixote at the Tianqiao Theater on Dec 25-26, 2015. It is the final performance of the 2nd China International Ballet Season that lasted from Nov 6 to Dec 26.
Lantern show held in Chongqing to embrace New Year
Chinese culture greeted people all over the world through exhibitions and performances in 2015. These activities raised awareness about China and its people.
A long-awaited new branch of Taipei's Palace Museum was inaugurated in Chiayi city of south Taiwan on Monday.
The exhibition of Wei Feng's Chinese freehand brush paintings was held in Beijing on Dec 26.
The First Straw Art Festival of Panjin City recently opened in Northeast China's Liaoning province.
Photo taken on Dec 25, 2015 shows gold plates newly unearthed from the tomb of "Haihunhou" (Marquis of Haihun) in Nanchang city, capital of East China's Jiangxi province.
A Chinese lantern show was held in Sacramento, California of the United States, attracting visitors with various huge lanterns.
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