When French artist Yann Colleu first encountered porcelain in 2014 as a contemporary art student in France, he had little idea that the material would eventually become central to his life.
LONDON — In a London rehearsal room, Chinese musical-theater actress Fiona Zhu donned a long, pale costume reminiscent of traditional Chinese opera, taking on the role of an ancient Chinese woman on stage.
In this episode, our host Samar Kerkeni, foreign expert at China Daily Website, sits down with Lin Daye, artistic director of the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, to explore how classical music is taking roots in Wuxi, Jiangsu province — a city designated a "City of Music" by UNESCO.
An international cultural exchange event retracing the historic journey of Tang (618-907) Buddhist monk Xuanzang was launched in Beijing on Aug 14, with organizers aiming to promote cultural exchange and tourism cooperation between China and countries along the ancient Silk Road.
TUNIS — As the last rays of sunlight faded over the ancient theater of Carthage, night settled in, and the summer heat began to ease. Then the resonant strains of Peking Opera rang out.
AMMAN — In a quiet neighborhood north of the Jordanian capital Amman, Manal Al-Khammash sits with unwavering focus before a guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument, carefully plucking its strings and practicing one note after another.
NEW YORK — An exhibition exploring the depiction of music in ancient Chinese paintings recently opened in New York, offering visitors a glimpse into the artistic, cultural and social life of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
From July 30 to August 2, three events under the theme "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" were held in Casablanca and Rabat, Morocco.
Many first-time visitors come to Beijing for its famous landmarks. Some leave captivated by the rooftops.
Georgian National Museum welcomed an impressive new exhibition, garnering great interest from residents in this Caucasian country.
HANGZHOU — Clad in a red volunteer vest bearing a badge in the shape of a jade-inlaid lacquer cup, one of her favorite Liangzhu artifacts, American Emma Chen greeted visitors to the Liangzhu Museum in East China, and then shared stories of a civilization that flourished more than 5,000 years ago.