The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) saw the height of imperial power, a massive development of the economy and a cultural blossoming. All were unmatched in the country's history to that point. The ongoing exhibition at the Long Museum West Bund in Shanghai is presenting 83 sets of paintings and calligraphy from the period, 20 of which will be on public display for the first time.
The singing of Danse mon Esmeralda, the most popular number in the French musical show Notre Dame de Paris, by Angelo Del Vecchio at the Shanghai Culture Square theater on Tuesday, signified the return of overseas productions to the country's musical scene.
Apart from neighborhood performances, major event will include jazz, parades and foreign acts, Zhang Kun reports.
For a successful film, the script is the most important fondation, but also the most "invisible" factor. Recently, the first China Film Screenwriting Week concluded in Quanzhou, Fujian province, shining a spotlight on the screenwriters who usually work behind the scenes.
In a bid to boost the profile of Yangju Opera, a talented troupe is adapting the art form to cater to the entertainment tastes of a younger audience, Chen Nan reports.
Documentary film Rooting is due to hit cinemas nationwide on April 20, highlighting the stories of villagers in Yunnan province's Shawa village and presenting the village's changes over four years as it accomplishes poverty alleviation.
Artist's skillful use of elements interprets the unique cultural persona of 'Asia's world city', Wang Yuke reports.
A concert was held at Beijing Concert Hall on March 28, featuring musicians from six Chinese symphony orchestras performing the music piece, titled The Light of Mind, by Chinese composer Wang Danhong. The concert was conducted by Hong Yiquan.
The launching ceremony of the 7th Spring For Chinese Arts, annual art festival, was held at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on March 22.
Two theatrical productions by Zhuhai Performing Arts Group will be staged in Beijing.
Born to a scholarly household in Dongtai, Wu developed a deep passion for painting and calligraphy at an early age.
Nestled in Dongcheng district, Jiudaowan is a winding hutong (alley) that boasts a total of 13 bends, the most in Beijing. It has recently become a popular site thanks to Love Is Full of Jiudaowan, a TV series that chronicles its transformation over the past 40 years.
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