In addition to Luoyang and Kaifeng, other cities of Henan province, such as the former ancient capitals, Zhengzhou and Anyang, also stand as guardians of China's rich heritage. Together, they invite visitors to transcend time and space and explore Chinese civilization. These sites are not just historical treasures but also symbols of an enduring cultural legacy, echoing the wisdom and grandeur of China's past.
One would be lucky to study under the instruction of a reputed artist, let alone several.
Thangka is often described as a painterly encyclopedia of Tibetan culture. Using vivid pigments derived from natural materials, it forms a portable mural that embodies history, culture, wisdom and belief.
The forum "Understanding Chinese Culture through Cultural Relics and Art Collections" and its accompanying art exhibition successfully concluded earlier this month.
At Beijing's Zhongguancun National Innovation Demonstration Zone Exhibition Center, discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) moved in an unusual direction. Instead of the familiar focus on speed and scale, attention turned to a more basic question: how AI relates to human subjectivity.
By gently tapping conference badges embedded with near-field communication (NFC) chips, participants exchanged contact information within seconds. Technology enthusiasts shared ideas with exhibitors and volunteers, while others listened attentively to speakers in packed meeting rooms. Together, these small moments captured the atmosphere of an event shaped as much by human connection as by technology.
Diverse, dynamic, and alive. This was my first impression upon entering the venue of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, on Nov 10 in Belem, a city at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon.
Chinese culture encourages us to study and work harder in an endless cycle of competition, known as neijuan, or "involution".Before the advent of the internet, comparisons were made with those close to us — siblings, classmates, neighbors, or colleagues. But now, we measure ourselves against the carefully curated lives of distant strangers on social media, often falling short and feeling demoralized.
Nearly 600 artworks from around the world that underline the coexistence of different cultures and the relationship between humankind and nature are to be unveiled at the 10th Beijing International Art Biennale, due to open on Dec 29 and run until Jan 28.
It's a land where the banshees' shrieks eat the earth. Ancient people believed the hellish sound of the wind gnawing the Gobi landscape in the Ghost City of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's Karamay carried the screams of the underworld's denizens.
A book-sharing event for the Turkish edition of Woxin Guichu Shi Dunhuang (My Heart Belongs to Dunhuang) was held on Dec 16 during the 42nd International Istanbul Book Fair, which opened on Dec 13. According to Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese publishing delegation presented more than 700 titles at the fair.
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