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Cultural traditions stand the test of time

2023-02-16 08:29

When boarding a train or plane in Fujian province, people might be surprised to find seats purchased by pilgrims to place the statue of a lavishly dressed woman, surrounded by uniformed guardians. She is treated with such respect and care, because of her courageous and tragic life story.

Infusing confidence in his craft

2023-02-16 08:27

For 58-year-old Chen Lianggu, tea is a magical elixir. It's a belief that stems from his teenage years, that tea can help cure illness. When he was a youngster, while he was busy reaping rice on the farm, he began to suffer from heatstroke. Feeling uncomfortable, he went back home and explained the situation to his mother.

Culture as sweet as sugar

2023-02-15 08:47

At traditional Chinese markets, tangren (sugar people) are a popular draw, as they make for an entertaining treat for children and adults alike.

An essential medical guide

2023-02-15 08:46

Han Zheng strongly believes that more people are availing of outpatient services at hospitals across the capital following the Spring Festival holiday.

Touching tale is a real eye-opener

2023-02-15 08:45

Director Bai Zhiqiang has long been capturing the essence of his home province Shaanxi, especially the northern regions known for being part of the Loess Plateau, the highlands in north-central China marked by yellowish soil and eroded mountains.

Museum finds creative ways to engage kids

2023-02-15 08:44

To celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, the Shaanxi History Museum offered various activities for visitors during the recent Spring Festival holiday.

Horse racing sees ancient village gallop ahead

2023-02-15 08:43

One day after Lantern Festival, residents in Xiadongzhai village, North China's Shanxi province, had quick breakfasts before assembling for a long-anticipated occasion.

Progress in study of ancient artifacts

2023-02-14 08:50

Chinese researchers have recently made further progress in their study of artifacts from the Fanjiagouwan Locality at Salawusu, which is located on the southern edge of the Ordos Highlands.

Unearthed objects reveal old Yunnan

2023-02-14 08:49

More than 10,000 bamboo scripts, among which about 1,300 with written characters, and 837 seal impressions dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) have been found in Yunnan province, Southwest China, according to the provincial cultural relics and archaeology institute.

A design for life

2023-02-14 08:27

Blue turban, greenish-blue collarless lapel jacket, a pleated skirt and a pair of embroidered shoes with pointed toecaps — a Bouyei woman, with her distinctive traditional ethnic costume, is easy to spot.

Artisans continue to raise the roof

2023-02-14 08:26

One iconic facet of China's historic architecture is its roofs and eaves, which are mainly covered in tiles glazed in green, yellow and blue.

Information is the destination

2023-02-14 08:25

Zhu Ming has a way of drawing people's attention and having them spontaneously lean in and listen to what he has to say.

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