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Passing the Kunqu torch to a new generation

2026-10-19 15:19

The 2026 Kunshan Bacheng Double Ninth Kunqu Opera Festival opened on Oct 17 at Shipai Central Primary School in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, bringing together renowned performers, scholars, local officials and opera enthusiasts to celebrate the centuries-old art form and promote its transmission to younger generations.

Conference celebrates China's rich heritage

2026-10-19 14:55

Murong Street in Chaoyang city, Liaoning province, was bustling last weekend, with stalls selling a variety of traditional crafts and local specialties lining the street between two ancient pagodas at its northern and southern ends.

Beijing museum honors seniors through Double Ninth traditions

2026-10-19 14:51

Chrysanthemum tea, traditional festive cakes and silk handicrafts were among the attractions at a cultural event held by Beijing Folklore Museum on Oct 18 to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese occasion honoring older people and wishing them health and longevity.

China's theme parks aim for longer visitor stays

2026-10-19 14:48

China's theme parks are looking beyond rides and one-day visits to build multiday tourism destinations, with industry leaders highlighting the role of intellectual property, emerging technologies and closer integration with surrounding cities at a conference in Beijing on Oct 16.

Autumn colors and lower fares lure Chinese travelers

2026-10-19 10:29

As the National Day holiday crowds thin out, China's travel market is entering a new seasonal phase. Falling airfares are making autumn getaways more affordable, while growing demand for warmer destinations is beginning to shape travel plans for the weeks ahead.

Researcher re-grows imperial gardens' story

2026-10-19 06:52

Curious landscape architect and his team uncover the place where emperors chose to live.

A cup of everyday China

2026-10-17 10:34

When a visitor from Singapore saw Call Me Panda's thermos cups at a Hong Kong trade fair earlier this year, it wasn't the price or the heat retention quality of the cups that caught her attention.

Shipyard retains its historical glory

2026-10-17 10:26

At the end of the stage play The Glory Belongs To Foochow Arsenal, the seats begin moving.

Chinese robot dancers find rhythm on American talent show

2026-10-17 10:25

A jade pendant bearing a small golden Sanxingdui mask rested against dancer Wu Yufei's chest as he stepped onto the stage of the America's Got Talent (AGT) finale.

A slice of Zhejiang performing art in Zimbabwe

2026-10-17 10:23

Wuju Opera performers in vibrant costumes brought centuries-old Chinese operatic traditions to life in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, on Monday, captivating the audience with expressive gestures, soaring vocals and martial arts.

Shoe designer keeps women and fashion a step ahead

2026-10-17 10:21

For many Chinese women entering the workforce in the 2010s, Stuart Weitzman made their first pair of luxury boots.

Stringing together an outstanding new season

2026-10-17 10:19

The resident orchestra of Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts, the NCPA Orchestra, opened its 2026-27 season on Sept 26.

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