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Ancient myth takes flight in sweet contemporary form

2026-02-13 08:11

Made from more than a ton of fondant, a 4-meter-tall Pegasus now rises in Shanghai's Lujiazui, the city's landmark financial district, presenting a striking blend of Chinese cultural heritage, contemporary aesthetics and culinary craftsmanship, according to industry experts.

Ambitious lineup set to awe art and history lovers

2026-02-13 07:55

The flagship exhibition, On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas, will run from July to October 2027 at the Shanghai Museum.

Tough questions get honest answers

2026-02-13 07:32

Unconventional talk show host occasionally hits controversy as he asks each of his diverse guests for their 'one true sentence'.

Night market of ancient city revives with fresh vitality

2026-02-13 07:14

The air crackles with anticipation as a festive buzz echoes through an ancient city.

Art confronts life's last chapter

2026-02-12 15:49

Well Worth the Journey, a multi-media exhibition focusing on the final stage of life, is currently running at the Today Art Museum.

Notes from Milan: Chinese melodies at the Winter Olympics

2026-02-12 15:19

Following a breathtaking performance at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, global piano superstar Lang Lang sat down for an exclusive interview with Cultural Frontline.

Boonie Bears reimagines Spring Festival folklore with a twist

2026-02-12 15:14

In Chinese folklore, Nian Shou — the mythical beast of the New Year — is traditionally depicted as a ferocious monster that emerges from its mountain dwelling on the eve of Chinese New Year to terrorize villagers. Fearing attack, people began setting off fireworks to scare the creature away, a practice that over time evolved into the celebratory traditions of Spring Festival.

China's creative heritage goes on show in Madrid

2026-02-12 10:58

An ongoing exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Madrid is celebrating the depth and diversity of Chinese culture not via the display of artifacts, but through creative products inspired by ancient objects from museum collections.

The flavor of homecoming

2026-02-12 10:25

As the Chinese New Year draws near, 71-year-old Peng Zuhua boards a long-distance bus bound for home. His destination is Baojing county, nestled deep in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture of Hunan province — a mountainous region where the scent of wood smoke and cured meat announces the coming of Spring Festival long before the calendar does.

Holidays just got way more paw-sitive for pet owners

2026-02-12 08:15

Once, trip planning in China meant debating aisle seats and breakfast buffets. Now, for a growing number of travelers, the first question is: Can the dog come?

A spring of our own rhythm

2026-02-12 08:11

Younger generations choose what feels right for Chinese New Year, even when that means breaking from expectations.

Actor honored to reprise role as Premier Zhou in drama series

2026-02-11 17:17

Since 1990, actor Sun Weimin has portrayed Zhou Enlai (1898-1976), the first premier of the People's Republic of China, in more than 70 films, television series, and stage productions.

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