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Culture Insider: Things you need to know about Mid-Autumn Festival

2018-09-20 13:54

As one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals, Mid-Autumn Festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, Sept 24 this year.

Traditions you may not know about Mid-Autumn Festival in China

2018-09-20 10:13

Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after Chinese New Year. It's a time when families come together to appreciate the full moon and eat mooncakes during the festival. In fact, besides these two traditions, there are many others.

Palace Museum enters bilateral agreement with Syrian culture ministry

2018-09-20 09:23

The Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, signed agreement with the Syrian ministry of culture on Tuesday to kick off a series projects — which will include joint exhibitions and public education initiatives — to be brought about through bilateral cooperation.

Beijing Design Week pays 'homage to life'

2018-09-20 07:57

The 2018 Beijing Design Week gets underway on Saturday, with its opening ceremony set to take place at the China Millennium Monument.

Rabbit accessories create festive atmosphere

2018-09-19 15:45

Soft, fluffy and with a cotton tail — the universally beloved rabbit also serves as a auspicious token in traditional Chinese culture. Unlike Western culture, in which the animal is connected with a lunatic spirit, Chinese mythology found a sacred job for the rabbit: cooking up medicine.

Four solutions to enjoy mooncakes without getting fat

2018-09-19 15:17

With the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, the mooncakes are the most talked-about topic. There are four solutions for you to enjoy it without gaining weight.

How the world celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

2018-09-19 14:59

Despite shared origin, the Mid-Autumn Festival has developed different customs in different countries. Let's see how people celebrate it in different regions.

10 round foods for Mid-Autumn Festival family reunion dinner

2018-09-19 14:40

We all know that moon cake is the most traditional and important food of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The deliciously filled cake is round in shape like the full moon, which is a symbol of prosperity and family reunion.

Four legends you need to know about Mid-Autumn Festival

2018-09-19 14:15

Chinese are celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday - an annual festival that falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar.

Concert marks third China Youth Music Competition

2018-09-19 14:14

Young musicians from China and Germany gathered at the museum of FC Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on September 11 to give a concert as part of the third China Youth Music Competition, which kicked off on September 1.

Growing opportunities

2018-09-19 08:00

Annual philanthropy event discusses strengthening vocational education during its Shanghai forum

Old art in a digital era

2018-09-19 07:41

Some of China's most precious cultural treasures are getting a new lease of life thanks to incredibly sophisticated electronic wizardry

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