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Decoding serpentine paradox

2025-01-18 12:35

Imagine a snake — coiled, elusive, and steeped in meaning — emerging from the depth of the world's cultural history to leave its mark on human imagination. Perhaps it's the rearing cobra, poised on the golden mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun, a symbol of protection and divine authority. Or it might be the head of Medusa, the Gorgon whose hair of writhing snakes and petrifying gaze have haunted myth and art alike.

The show must go on

2025-01-18 12:09

As the lights dim and the familiar hum of anticipation fills the air, moviegoers in Beijing are in for a surprise — an art exhibition brought to the CBD branch of the Wanda cinema chain.

Series documents vibrant village life

2025-01-18 11:43

The film crew of the documentary series Life in the Fields traveled through China, driving a car with the title painted on it, visiting around 100 villages.

Exhibition pays tribute to China's white porcelain

2025-01-17 14:51

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, running until April 13, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum, gathering selected examples of white porcelains in the collections of the two museums and other cultural institutions.

Beijing seminar highlights role of law in recovering lost relics

2025-01-17 10:04

Dozens of lawyers, law professors, and college students from diverse backgrounds gathered at a seminar on the legal protection of cultural heritage on Saturday at the Beijing Jingshi Law Firm in Beijing.

Costume drama boosts the sweet smell of peony sales

2025-01-16 12:41

The costume drama Flourished Peony, currently airing on Mango TV and Hunan Satellite TV, tells a fictional story of a woman named He Weifang who, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), runs a business cultivating peonies and managing a flower shop.

Project launched to revitalize Guangdong's Luofu Mountain

2025-01-16 10:51

The appealing views and celestial atmosphere of the Luofu Mountain, situated in Boluo county, Huizhou, Guangdong province, have drawn intellectuals and practitioners of ancient Taoism alike through the ages.

Exhibition explores complex web binding humans, society, and nature

2025-01-15 17:22

Thresholds, Flaneur and Whirlpools, an ongoing exhibition at the Wind H Art Center in Beijing, examines the complicated relationship between humanity, society, and nature through individual perspectives, and by drawing on the history and particular situation of specific regions.

Popular series finds inspiration in masterpiece

2025-01-15 15:56

Riverside Code at Qingming Festival, a popular TV series inspired by one of China's most famous paintings, recently concluded its first run on China Central Television's CCTV-8. The last episode has also been updated on streaming sites Youku and Migu, attracting 144 million views online, according to the producers during a recent seminar held in Beijing.

Book series highlights innovative concepts for English learners

2025-01-15 15:51

China Translation and Publishing House launched the bilingual English For Everyone: Everyday English targeting Chinese learners at the 37th Beijing Book Fair which concluded on Saturday.

Hangzhou hosts international glass art exhibition: 'Reality & Illusion'

2025-01-14 16:52

The Hangzhou International Contemporary Glass Art Exhibition opened Friday in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province.

Spring Festival Gala revs up for a memorable holiday event

2025-01-14 16:30

The second rehearsal of the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala concluded in Beijing with the design of a large ruyi, or traditional Chinese auspicious totem for good luck, unveiled onstage.

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