Seventy-five years ago, on May 27, the People's Liberation Army, led by the Communist Party of China, took over Shanghai among the cheers and applause of people lining along the streets. The day has been remembered as Shanghai Liberation Day which is celebrated every year. This year Shanghai Media Group (SMG) Live kicked off the showcase of 40 music and theater productions for the occasion in a two month period through July.
Importance of poetry in painting displayed in 90 artworks at The Met in New York
Shanghai Disney Resort will debut a new live stage show, The Adventure of Rhythm, on June 3, which tells the story of a team of archaeologists who specialize in researching music.
In a heartwarming gesture, acclaimed ink painter Yang Liuyi unveiled a cultural park in Daxing village, Suiping county, Zhumadian of Henan province, as a token of gratitude to his roots. The park, adorned with galleries, libraries, and various public amenities, stands as a testament to Yang's commitment to his community, with the artist generously sponsoring its construction and donating his artworks for public display.
The highly anticipated Chinese TV drama Joy of Life 2, a sequel to its successful predecessor, premiered on Tencent Video and CCTV-8 on May 16, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally.
Despite the capricious weather that marked the weekend with pouring rains and a sudden temperature drop, art enthusiasts remained undeterred, flocking to this year's Beijing Dangdai art fair hosted at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center.
On Sunday, the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra took center stage at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, delivering a mesmerizing concert that showcased their musical prowess and artistry. Led by conductor Yang Yang, the orchestra mesmerized the audience with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No 1 in D Major (Titan), while acclaimed cellist Li-Wei Qin captivated listeners with his rendition of Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op 85, accompanied by the orchestra.
Since its inception in 2018, Gallery Weekend Beijing has been recognizing outstanding gallery exhibitions through its prestigious Best Exhibition Award, aimed at highlighting galleries dedicated to showcasing exceptional contemporary art.
At a current exhibition featuring the works of postgraduates from Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts and Design, the question of how art and design can enrich cultural heritage and scientific knowledge takes center stage. The showcase, running through June 6 at the academy's buildings and Tsinghua University Art Museum, offers a glimpse into the creative solutions proposed by emerging artists and designers.
Celebrated Chinese instrumentalist Wang Hua, recognized for his mastery of the bamboo flute and xiao (vertical bamboo flute), mesmerized audiences at the Beijing Concert Hall on May 24.
The Forum on Building up China's Cultural Strength in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, provided a platform for hundreds of officials and scholars to convene and exchange ideas on fortifying China's cultural heritage. Discussions at the forum centered on key challenges facing China's cultural landscape and explored potential solutions to address them.
Experts emphasized the importance of local inhabitants in preserving the living heritage of historical neighborhoods and cultural cities, and putting protection ahead of tourism development.
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