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World Photography Day: The history of photography at the Forbidden City

2018-08-20 14:26

August 19, 2018 marks the 179th World Photography Day. Photography immediately became popular in Europe since it was first devised in 1839 by Mande Daguerre, a French artist.

Vietnamese noodle soup named world's 20th best food experience

2018-08-20 14:19

"Pho", Vietnam's iconic noodle soup, has been named the world's 20th best food experience by world travel guide book publisher the Lonely Planet.

Artist conducts 'hot wave' performance art in Jilin

2018-08-20 11:41

Chinese artist Kong Ning showcased her ecological performance art titled Hot Wave in Jilin city, Northeast China's Jilin province on Sunday to raise awareness of the global warming issue.

Xinjiang's tourism booms in first seven months

2018-08-20 09:09

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region saw more than 78 million tourists in the first seven months, up 38.72 percent year-on-year, according to regional statistics.

Playwright proves that a small county can be a stage

2018-08-20 09:04

Huichang county, in eastern China's Jiangxi province, may not seem like a place with a bustling cultural scene at first glance, but on hot summer nights, residents pack the local theater.

Snapshots of the past

2018-08-20 08:20

"When we talk about history, we tend to only remember events about our leaders. But the history of ordinary people is also important and interesting."

Tourist surge boosts Turkey's economy

2018-08-18 13:43

Turkey's tourism sector is recovering with growing visits by foreigners in the country, and the increasing revenues bring good news for the struggling economy.

Pleasures of a small town

2018-08-18 13:39

At 4:15 am, I wake up automatically thanks to two years of training by my cat, and find myself awake in bed facing a window through which I can see a wide stream.

Trio of famous musicals set for their debut in Shanghai

2018-08-18 13:28

Three musicals will have their China premiere at the SAIC Shanghai Culture Square this coming December and in January of 2019.

Kung fu king turns cultural envoy

2018-08-18 13:23

Ray Tokuda, a 54-year-old Japanese American, is proud of the title his school has given him.

How dancing is changing the lives of elderly Chinese

2018-08-18 13:15

Liu Lixia walks into the classroom wearing her dancing gear and proceeds to warm up in front of the mirror. She dances every week and enjoys her weekly university-style life.

Hey presto! Give me an oil container and I will give you a bag

2018-08-18 13:07

A dress designer turned artisan uses magic to come up with the goods.

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