From floating wine vessels to traditional village fairs, viewers immersed in virtual experiences
So, the following Sunday, I set out to spend some quality time visiting the Confucius Temple in the heart of Beijing, a stone's throw away from another of the city's better-known landmarks — the Yonghegong Lama Temple.
Chinese production brings beloved operetta subtly up to date to extend appeal to contemporary audiences, Chen Nan reports.
The closing ceremony of "Chinese Culture Meets Students in Sri Lanka" and the award ceremony of the "China Through My Eyes" event were held in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
TV host recalls visit to Xinjiang as he returns with friends to experience the region's everlasting atmosphere, Li Yingxue reports.
The 12th-century monumental scroll painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival vividly showcases the cultural splendor and social prosperity of Bianjing (now Kaifeng, in Henan province), as the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). At the heart of this masterpiece lies the Hongqiao Bridge spanning the Bianhe River, resembling a vibrant rainbow teeming with bustling crowds.
Expertise, knowledge of making ornate covered wooden structures still alive, Wang Ru reports in Ningde, Fujian province.
A highlight of the ongoing China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Shanghai Opera House's new production of Don Giovanni will premiered at Shangyin Opera House from Nov 15-17.
A number of China Daily's special editions, including those on the Year of the Dragon and China's UNESCO World Heritage sites, were displayed along with a diverse array of creative cultural products at the "Reading China" themed exhibition in the 2024 Malta Book Festival between Nov 6-10, enchanting Maltese and international visitors alike.
Three firefighters from different Beijing districts recently modeled for sculptors for busts at the National Art Museum of China.
Some small markets in Chinese cities such as Shanghai, Shenzhen in Guangdong province and Yiwu in Zhejiang province have introduced a novel cooked-to-order service that allows customers to have their freshly bought foods prepared on-site. Just hand over or order the ingredients and get your meals prepared instantly.
As early as around 4,000 years ago, residents in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, where the Taosi culture originated, had already developed a comprehensive system to observe time, under the guidance of which they led a prosperous farming life.