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Traditional outfits turn trips into cultural adventures

2025-12-18 05:13

As visitors step onto the flagstone paths of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, they are gently transported into another era by the city's ancient architecture. Laotian blogger Parn Sivlai, who has more than 1.2 million followers, was captivated during a recent visit to a hanfu (traditional Chinese attire) experience store in Kunming.

Global young dance scholars gather in Shanghai

2025-12-17 15:40

The 2025 International Young Scholars Dance Forum opened on December 13 at the Shanghai International Dance Center, bringing together emerging dance researchers from around the world.

Italian art exhibition traces avant-garde painting since the 1960s

2025-12-17 14:22

From Arte Povera (poor art) to the Transavanguardia, Italy — one of the major theaters of avant-garde art movements after World War II — has played a vital role in shaping the global contemporary art scene in the second half of the 20th century. These developments unfolded across various artistic fields, including painting, one of humanity's oldest art forms.

An immersive journey through Shuilu Temple

2025-12-17 14:16

Tourism to sites of heritage fueled by Black Myth: Wukong has been trending, as visitors flood to these centuries-old temples, pagodas and statues that inspired the game's creators. Among the dozens of locations is the Shuilu Temple in Lantian county, Xi'an, Shaanxi province, where thousands of delicately crafted statues form a lively 3-D mural.

Music students showcase iconic masterpieces onstage

2025-12-17 11:06

Led by internationally acclaimed soprano Sun Xiuwei, students from the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music staged a concert at the school's concert hall on Saturday, delivering an operatic feast spanning three centuries.

Shanghai forum honors archaeological discoveries

2025-12-17 11:03

Twenty-two archaeological excavation and research projects were honored at the sixth Shanghai Archaeology Forum, jointly organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Shanghai municipal government, which opened on Tuesday. Nearly 300 archaeology professionals from 40 countries and regions attended the event.

A cultural code - The Digital Reach of Sanxingdui

2025-12-17 10:47

The fascination with Sanxingdui lies not just in its mysterious, otherworldly relics, mythical tales and thousands years of history.

History finds new voice on stage

2025-12-17 05:43

On Oct 1, National Day, I went to the theater to see The Message. When the final song, Qing Shan Shang (On the Green Mountain), began, tears streamed down my face. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in both the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and that sense of historical weight hung heavily in the air.

Festival brings ASEAN cultures together

2025-12-17 05:41

A student-led cultural festival highlights grassroots diplomacy as Chinese and ASEAN youth build trust through direct cultural exchange.

Campus studio goes global

2025-12-17 05:24

Through creative short videos, students at North Minzu University are bridging cultural gaps, showcasing China's history and traditions to the world.

Immersion program sheds light on rural revitalization

2025-12-17 05:18

From Nov 29 to Dec 2, the College of Humanities and Development Studies at China Agricultural University (CAU) organized a field immersion program for 20 international students — from Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, including myself — to visit Yixian county in Hebei province.

Paintings celebrate Hangzhou's artistic spirit

2025-12-16 11:30

The spectacular views of the Qiantang River tidal bore draw waves of watchers every year to the scene in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The river waves are not only a natural phenomenon but also have cultural connotations of courage and innovation.

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