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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.

Inner Mongolia showcases horse culture at winter photography festival

2026-02-21 10:41

A winter ice and snow photography festival was held from Jan 12 to 14 in Xiaohongshanzi village, Ulan Butong township, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, attracting more than 3,000 tourists and photography enthusiasts from 10 provincial-level regions.

New Year thrills blend culture, entertainment

2026-02-21 10:24

In the run-up to Chinese New Year, Universal Beijing Resort officially kicked off its "Universal's Chinese New Year" seasonal event, inviting visitors to explore a fusion of international entertainment and traditional festivities from Jan 23 to March 3.

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