The National Centre for the Performing Arts' production of Vincenzo Bellini's Norma is set to return to the Beijing stage from Aug 19 to 22 for its third run, bringing together an international cast and creative team for a renewed interpretation of one of the masterpieces of the bel canto tradition.
What taboos did the people of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) observe before going out? Was the basic cultivation of a grassroots official considered administrative documents? Were the Terracotta Warriors just ordinary burial objects for Qinshihuang, the founding emperor of the Qin Dynasty?
Jingdezhen's sprawling cultural district built on the site of the former Universe Porcelain Factory.
At Paimio Sanatorium in southwestern Finland, long patient wings reach toward the sunlight amid a pine forest while terraces once allowed tuberculosis patients to rest outdoors.
In the heat of August, the coastal city of Dalian in Liaoning province has launched special tourism offers tied to the finale of the Northeast Super League soccer tournament, combining sports excitement with summer escapes.
On the evening of Aug 8, the city of Delingha, Northwest China's Qinghai province, came alive with thousands of lights shining against the dark sky. People gathered from across the province for the opening ceremony of the 19th Qinghai Provincial Games and the 7th Qinghai Provincial Para Games.
In Erduoyan hutong, a century-old alleyway in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, a piece of red paper slowly takes shape under a pair of swift scissors. Within minutes, a delicate silhouette portrait of a visitor comes to life.
Located on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, a theme store for ongoing Americas exhibition "On the Top of the World Tree" has gone viral thanks to the exhibition's popularity.
After the breakout success of the hit TV drama The Lead, Qinqiang Opera is gaining attention far beyond its traditional audience.
Black suits, flashing blades and ancient festival rituals captivate social media, transforming Munao Zongge into a powerful expression resonating far beyond Yunnan.
On hot summer days, many Chinese consumers seek refuge in air-conditioned shopping malls. But these days, they may find more than just stores and restaurants inside. They might discover an unexpected talent and perhaps even win a tiny gold bean.
The two-episode documentary Nine Hundred Years of Southern Opera aired on Sunday on CCTV-9 documentary channel, taking audiences on a journey to explore the roots of Chinese opera and the enduring power of its heritage.
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