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A pioneer epic takes the stage

2026-01-20 15:06

From Jan 17 to 18, Night on the Prairie — The Ballad of Kokdala, a theatrical production combining singing, dancing and drama, premiered at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. The work is co-produced by China Oriental Performing Arts Group.

Traditional Chinese music resonates at NCPA

2026-01-20 15:02

The National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing was filled with the soft sounds of bamboo flutes and the elegant resonance of traditional Chinese instruments on Jan 18, as the "Poetic Homeland — Greater Bay Area Chinese Traditional Music Concert" by Yeung Wai-kit and Sha Jingshan unfolded.

Gold and silver trace the pulse of Chinese civilization

2026-01-20 08:39

HEFEI — Civilizations rise and fall, yet some endure. At the Anhui Museum in eastern China, a recent exhibition of ancient gold and silver artifacts offered visitors an unusually intimate glimpse into how power, belief and daily life played out — not through texts, but through precious metals.

Competition goes wild for nature and science

2026-01-20 07:20

In the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum's sleek, futuristic atrium, a primal drama in the amber glow of twilight jumps into view.

A retired TV host walks through the seasons of life

2026-01-19 17:14

For many Chinese viewers, Jing Yidan is inseparable from Focus Report and its motto, "Let facts speak".

A classic through young eyes

2026-01-19 15:58

"The Peony Pavilion — The Campus Youth Version" was staged in Taipei by college students from the Chinese mainland on Jan 15.

Gala rehearsal shows unstoppable momentum

2026-01-19 15:07

The first rehearsal for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala of China Media Group was held on Saturday. Various performances, innovative technological applications, and visual design elements were seamlessly integrated, ensuring a smooth flow throughout the event.

AI powers cultural innovation at Peking University forum

2026-01-19 15:02

The 23rd Forum on International Cultural Industries of China opened on Jan 10 at Peking University, bringing together politicians, scholars and practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence can empower cultural development.

A taste of spring in Beijing

2026-01-19 15:00

Winter is the perfect time to taste the mandarin oranges which are currently being harvested in Yongchun county, Quanzhou, Fujian province. The fruit is a daily treat for those living in Fujian and they are currently being shipped to other cities across the country.

The lost worlds of Sanxingdui and Jinsha come to Beijing

2026-01-19 14:55

Over 200 artifacts are on display at the National Museum of China, where the ongoing exhibition, Twin Stars Illuminating the World, illuminates a small corner of the large, thick veil of the ancient Shu state.

Celebrating the arts of farmland laborers

2026-01-19 14:51

Folk arts and handicrafts are artistic expressions of farmland laborers, embodying their emotional attachment to the soil. The lifestyles associated with these laborers may be waning, but museums are celebrating their aesthetics.

French coach kicks the ball in for Sanya youth soccer

2026-01-17 09:53

HAIKOU — As evening sets in, the lights at the Sanya Football Park flicker on one by one. On the pitch, a coach completes a short warm-up session, then stands and signals for training to continue. Nearby, several children gather around, listening intently.

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