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Revived ruan explores tradition through modern experimentation

2026-02-24 10:06

If every musical instrument were a language, what would be spoken by the ruan — an ancient Chinese four-string plucked lute that once flourished, nearly vanished, and has now returned to public life?

Bonds of friendship and art redefined

2026-02-24 10:00

One's fondest memories are often those spent with like-minded people.

Why Chinese museums are betting on horses

2026-02-24 09:53

With its dark, beady eyes, delightfully dorky expression, and wild mane of hair flying in the wind, a little horse is sprinting into the spotlight. As the Chinese Year of the Horse arrives, a culturally creative product named Ma Biaobiao from the Shandong Art Museum has become a smash hit.

A taste of home, shaped by hand

2026-02-24 09:44

While professional craftsmen showcase their creative minds and dexterous fingers by carving materials such as wood and jade, others perform the same artistry in the kitchen, working their magic on a very different surface — a fluffy steamed bun.

Long-buried stories emerge from animal remains

2026-02-24 09:35

When fingertips trace the surface of a bone that has survived thousands of years, a window through time gradually opens.

Sacred beasts of ancient Yinxu

2026-02-24 09:15

While modern people marvel at wild animals in zoos, their ancestors in the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) may have done something similar.

Starting the year with a bang, ushering in prosperity

2026-02-24 07:18

For more than a millennium, Chinese people have celebrated Spring Festival with fireworks from Liuyang, Hunan province.

Encountering Chinese New Year in Paris

2026-02-21 20:13

As the Year of the Horse dawned on Tuesday, the China Cultural Center in Paris hosted its Spring Festival Open Day

Echoes of China: Four Seasons at the Winter Olympics

2026-02-21 16:37

When the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics coincide with the Chinese New Year, a unique cultural harmony resonates across Europe.

London's Kew Gardens Orchid Festival opens with first-ever China theme

2026-02-21 14:39

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has opened its 30th annual Orchid Festival, themed around China for the first time.

Discover Shunde's culinary magic: Crystal-crafted yusheng

2026-02-21 12:07

In Shunde, the saying "Eat in Guangzhou" takes on a whole new meaning through culinary artistry.

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