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Opera brings Song-era splendor to modern stage

2025-08-11 14:33

When the curtain rose on the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Aug 8, the stage blossomed into a living painting.

Festival expands beyond the Swiss Alps to make Asian debut in Shenzhen

2025-08-11 10:43

One of the world's premier classical music events, The Verbier Festival, is embarking on a historic expansion beyond the Swiss Alps, making its Asian debut in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in late January 2026.

Kazakh heritage flies high on wings of eagle dance

2025-08-11 10:39

Though in his late 50s, Jeneshan Salapi, an ethnic Kazakh herdsman, moves with the fluid grace of youth when performing the ethnic group's traditional eagle dance.

Life lessons behind the music

2025-08-11 10:33

On the evening of Aug 1, the Beijing Concert Hall was alive with music, laughter, and celebration as Gong Linna marked her 50th birthday with a performance unlike any other.

Symphony thunders to the past

2025-08-09 13:57

Beneath the thunderous roar of the Hukou Waterfall, where the Yellow River narrows and plunges with primal force, a powerful symphony of history, unity and enduring spirit resonates this summer.

British travelers see a land of charm beyond imagination

2025-08-09 13:41

John Coles, managing director of a London-based travel agency, says he had heard a lot about China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region before he set foot on the land for the first time. "One of the great thrills of traveling is to go and see things with my own eyes."

Writer's success opens online chapter

2025-08-09 13:34

Chen Yeliang, a 32-year-old web novelist, did not expect to win an award for his work before fictional character Wang Zixu, the protagonist in his latest novel, won the Nobel Prize in literature in his novel.

Young innovators competition bridges two countries

2025-08-09 13:14

Jacob Thoensen, a 21-year-old student of the University of Nevada, Reno, in the United States, made his very first visit to China this summer. Despite the long flight, he was excited, curious and full of wonder.

Dance drama shares iconic Lingnan culture

2025-08-09 13:06

In a striking fusion of tradition and innovation, Odes to Heroes, a Chinese dance drama by the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre, brings to the stage a heartfelt narrative that merges two iconic elements of Lingnan culture: the historical art of qiaopi letter-writing and the captivating yingge dance.

US visitors honor Flying Tigers' war legacy

2025-08-09 12:23

As Max Rasilla wheeled his suitcase through the bustling halls of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Central China earlier this week, the Alfred University student felt a reluctant tug at the thought of ending his twoweek journey in China.

10 ways to discover Tianjin

2025-08-09 12:13

Tianjin, a vibrant port city, welcomes visitors from all over the world every year with its delicious local delicacies, time-honored cross-talks, and hospitable residents.

Village tells story of literature

2025-08-09 12:05

Twelve Sinologists from various countries including Spain, Serbia and Iran recently visited Qingxi village in China's Hunan province, to retrace the footsteps of modern Chinese novelist Zhou Libo (1908-79) and explore how local literature resonates on a global scale.

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