The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra recently wrapped up its tour across the Chinese mainland with a mesmerizing concert on May 18 at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, conducted by the orchestra's principal guest conductor, Yu Long.
Set to debut at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing from June 6 to June 9, the Chinese musical Me & My Lei Feng is poised to captivate audiences with its heartfelt narrative centered around Lei Feng, a revered figure in Chinese culture renowned for his selflessness and dedication.
From May 1 to 14, the Drum Tower West Theater in Beijing played host to a retrospective exhibition titled To See The Other, showcasing the culmination of research and activities conducted during the Fifth Luminous Festival. This annual event focuses on inclusive arts and aims to foster a sense of unity and understanding among diverse communities.
Located in the southwest of China, Guizhou province is abundant in tourism resources, featuring attractive natural ecology and rich ethnic customs. Guizhou boasts internationally renowned sites such as Huangguoshu Waterfall and Libo Seven Small Arches, as well as diverse forms of ethnic intangible cultural heritage.
Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization.
Farmer Liu Jingyi would play at the family chestnut tree just outside their yard when he was a child, climbing up its branches and into the hollow of its trunk.
In China, the dragon has special and enduring cultural connotations. With this year marking the Year of Dragon, the fifth animal in the traditional Chinese zodiac, there are dragon decorations everywhere. In fact, the first dragon images were being made about 8,000 years ago. Since then, a dazzling number of exquisite artifacts have been created using this motif.
Cultural heritage experts and officials gathered in Beijing to discuss the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies at a seminar organized by the History Research of China, the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Chinese Archaeological Museum on April 29 and 30.
'Desserts are always a great choice to end a meal. For those who want to wrap up their busy and exhausting day, we present you with this special sweet treat, a comedy, which is even better as a dessert with a side of laughter," says actor Dong Wenliang, talking about the new Chinese stage adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters — a masterpiece of comedic theater.
The Beijing People's Art Theatre announced the launch of a training program for young directors and scriptwriters.
With box office receipts soaring between the Spring Festival and May Day holidays, Chinese filmmakers have begun intensifying efforts to expand their footprint overseas.