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Jia Zhangke's new movie nominated for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

2024-04-12 14:36

Celebrated director Jia Zhangke, a pioneering figure in China's arthouse cinema, has achieved a remarkable feat as his latest directorial work, Caught by the Tides, has been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or at the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival. This marks the sixth time in his illustrious directorial career, spanning nearly three decades, that Jia has been recognized in this manner.

Hayao Miyazaki's animated fantasy continues to lead Chinese box office

2024-04-12 10:34

The Boy and the Heron, an animated fantasy film directed by Japanese animation guru Hayao Miyazaki, continued to lead the daily box office chart of the Chinese mainland on Wednesday, data from the China Movie Data Information Network showed.

Jazz singer set to invoke the sound of the steppes

2024-04-12 08:30

Growing up in a small yurt in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, Enkhjargal Erkham, known as Enji, was surrounded by songs that her parents used to sing with friends at their home. At school, her music teacher always brought her accordion with her and let the students sing traditional songs for the entire lesson. Enji loved it and always sat in the front row.

A well-orchestrated gathering

2024-04-12 08:18

Recognizing the rising popularity of traditional Chinese music, which has been winning over a growing number of fans, especially young people, in 2022, the China National Traditional Orchestra and the National Centre for the Performing Arts launched a festival titled Spring of Traditional Chinese Music.

Yangtze River Delta put into focus

2024-04-12 07:54

Three exhibitions currently ongoing at the Shanghai History Museum simultaneously stem from its alliance with eight other partner museums in the Yangtze River Delta region.

Flora illuminates a masterful exhibition

2024-04-12 07:48

Titian's Flora, one of the most iconic paintings by the Italian Renaissance master, is among 49 on display at the new exhibition at the Bund One Art Museum in Shanghai.

Forging a creative time

2024-04-12 07:41

Is there a link between Ming-style furniture and the sedan car? The idea is improbable, or so it may seem at first.

Lang Lang receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

2024-04-11 16:14

Renowned classical pianist Lang Lang was awarded the 2,778th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 10, marking a historic moment as he became the first Asian pianist to receive this prestigious accolade on the iconic sidewalk.

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra celebrates local heritage in spectacular performance

2024-04-11 15:23

The Wuxi Chinese Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Sun Peng, delivered a captivating performance at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on April 10, as part of the ongoing second Spring of Traditional Chinese Music. The concert featured original music pieces that celebrated the rich local culture of Wuxi, including compositions such as The Grand Canal by Chen Si'ang, Tone Poem of Liangxi by Kong Zhixuan, and Charm of Plum Blossom by Xu Jianqiang.

Real-life parenthood inspires hit TV series

2024-04-11 15:21

In 2021, scriptwriter Ma Guangyuan experienced a profound shift in his life when his child commenced first-grade studies at a primary school.

Ancient noble tomb found in East China's Jiangsu

2024-04-11 07:59

A noble tomb has been found in a cemetery dating back to the Six Dynasties period (222-589) in the city of Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu province, according to the city's cultural relics and archaeology institute.

A vocation with character

2024-04-11 07:44

If we want to demystify an ancient civilization, decoding the language and writing of that time is an inevitable part of the work, as it usually provides the clearest view of history and evidence of daily life.

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