Spring Festival, which just concluded, remains China's most important season of reunion, when families travel long distances — sometimes across borders — simply to sit together at one table.
The Asia Society Texas' theater was packed on Feb 20 for the opening night of The Big Swim, an opera based on the 12 zodiac animals produced specifically for the Chinese New Year.
A humanoid robot set the holiday pace on Paris' Champs-Elysees earlier this month as hundreds of Chinese and French artists welcomed the Year of the Horse, blending ancient tradition with futuristic flair on one of the world's most famous avenues.
In Guizhou, trains double as pop-up markets where farmers sell fresh produce as music plays and visitors linger, helping everyday earnings grow into steadier incomes.
As comedy flourishes, performers widen their approaches to attract young audiences.
Scare Out, the second- highest-grossing blockbuster during Spring Festival, has boosted tourism and sparked widespread local interest in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, where the movie was primarily filmed, local authorities said.
On Feb 24, Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall became a stage for cultural resilience, hosting the inaugural concert of the 2026 "Today's China Arts Week". The performance, titled Golden Bell Laureates, captivated audiences with its brilliant musical showcases and moving narratives, culminating in a standing ovation.
Chinese streaming giant iQIYI closed out 2025 on a high note, reporting a return to year-over-year revenue growth in the fourth quarter, driven by a robust content slate and strong performance in its emerging business units.
Red dresses, Year of the Horse imagery and the sound of tuning strings filled David Geffen Hall on Wednesday as the New York Philharmonic opened its annual Lunar New Year concert and gala, drawing a diverse audience into a shared celebration.
Paris is a special place in the hearts of Chinese artists. Not only is it a cultural hub, but it was also the destination of groups of Chinese artists who lived and worked there in the first half of the 20th century.
As the seasons change and the year unfolds, nature's transformations — the shifting winds, the blossoming flowers, and the drifting snow — often seem to echo a deeper rhythm. This rhythm has been part of human existence for centuries.
At the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on Feb 6, a captivating scene unfolded at the heart of the event.