From the BBQ craze in the old industrial city of Zibo in Shandong to the village soccer league frenzy in the obscure county Rongjiang in Guizhou to the ice and snow mania turning Harbin in Heilongjiang into the hottest winter destination — 2023 witnessed an explosive revival of China’s cultural tourism industry, spawning a host of phenomena online and offline.
The sage Confucius once sought the counsel of another wise man, Laozi (Lao Tzu), the founder of Taoism, 20 years his senior. "Beyond appearances and behavior that are less than sharp, there often lies a noble soul," Laozi told Confucius, who was probably in his 20s or 30s when this encounter happened, in the first half of the sixth century BC.
The 2024 CCTV Spring Festival Gala has concluded its fifth and final rehearsal on Wednesday. The much-anticipated annual gala is now ready to present a visual and auditory feast for audiences nationwide on Friday.
In recent years, Chinese-language IPs have seen their influence increasing around the world. On Monday, China Literature Group released a list of the most influential works of intellectual property in a video of the Yuewen Global IP Awards that was held and recorded in Singapore previously.
The final review of the inaugural 2023 "Common Heritage, Shared Future" short video submissions recently concluded, with six top works and eight noteworthy pieces winning unanimous approval from the judges.
Half an hour before the Kunqu Opera show started, Shi Shuyue, who specializes in hualian (which translates as "painted face" and refers to actors playing male roles with striking appearances and high social positions), put on his shoulder pads, which make him look like a strong and powerful god.
Within the past several weeks since the comedy hit Johnny Keep Walking! topped the country's single-day box-office charts for more than a month, Ying Luojia, the movie's producer and co-writer, has found herself reconnecting with many friends she hasn't been in touch with for a long time.
Shanghai Museum East had its soft opening on Friday with the exhibition, Stars Over China: The Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui and Jinsha.
Officially debuting in 2018, BOY STORY was launched by JYP Entertainment and Tencent Music Entertainment Group. The six members, aged 16 to 19, are Jia Hanyu, Li Zihao, He Xinlong, Yu Zeyu, Gou Mingrui, and Ren Shuyang.
Among the array of colorful tapestries hanging inside Kazak yurts in Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture in Xinjiang, one stands out as particularly exceptional: meticulously crafted well in advance, this tapestry holds a cherished spot in every Kazak newlyweds' yurt. Let's follow the reporter to uncover the intricacies of a tradition where love and artistry blend!
While attending a live call-in television show, actor Luo Jin heard a voice asking him if he had ever portrayed a soldier. Luo, a veteran with a career spanning over two decades, instantly replied with a“yes”. He didn’t realize that the question came from Zheng Xiaolong, one of the most renowned directors in China’s TV industry.
Infinity, an exhibition at Beijing’s Today Art Museum that provides an immersive experience of China’s aerospace exploration, recently received a group of children and parents.
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