From cloisonne to imperial embroidery, Beijing's intangible cultural heritage is thriving with modern flair.
A decade-long nationwide project for systematic recordings and rescue of intangible cultural heritage, or ICH, has borne fruit, as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism released its findings on Friday, the eve of the country's 20th annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day.
A laptop with several Kumamon and Shiba Inu stickers. A pen holder dressed like a ballerina in a puffed black skirt. Paintbrushes and sketches strewn across a long desk.
The Recluse Dongpo, a large-scale virtual-reality immersive experience, premiered at Hainan Museum in May, attracting eager fans of iconic Song Dynasty (960-1279) poet Su Shi (1037-1101) to embark on a virtual journey through centuries of Chinese history.
Qianhe Hall, a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Huizhou-style mansion, features intricate wood carvings and dougong (interlocking brackets). Huizhou refers to the ancient geographic notion of parts of today's Anhui and Jiangxi provinces.
A conservation team is conducting 3D-laser scanning of an ancient mausoleum, surrounded by high-rise residential complex — a striking contrast between centuries-old heritage and modern urban density.
While tracing the stone capstan that trackers used to moor their boats along the Yongning River in Xuyong county, Luzhou, Sichuan province, Liu Xin and his colleagues made a serendipitous discovery of the Ancestral Temple of Caogong.
The China National Symphony Orchestra staged a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Saturday, which was conducted by Shui Lan and featured works by three composers of various nationalities from different eras.
An art exhibition titled The Golden Lotus opened at Beijing's 798 Art District on Saturday. Organized by Artist Kitchen, the show features nearly 60 original hand-drawn art cards created by artists.
In Shanghai, a movie ticket stub isn't the end of the story—it's just the beginning of your connection with the city. During the Shanghai International Film Festival, that little stub can unlock gifts, discounts, and surprises. Wondering how it works? Click to watch and discover how to turn your ticket into more than just a memory.
The Hongshan culture Niuheliang archaeological site represents the first stage of the ancient kingdom era and is considered the "direct ancestral root" of Chinese civilization.
During the Roundtable Discussion at the first International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China event, young participants from various countries — all either content creators or active social media users — shared their perspectives on effectively presenting Chinese culture to global audiences.
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