With a Chinese performer portraying Du Liniang, the female lead, and an Irish performer as Liu Mengmei, the male lead, an English-language rendition of the Kunqu Opera masterpiece "The Peony Pavilion" came to life at the Seventh Tang Xianzu International Theatre Exchange Month in Fuzhou, Jiangxi province.
Her words appear in the epilogue she appended to her oral history transcription, a project centered on her paternal grandmother — a woman toward whom she had long harbored deep misgivings.
In a studio in Berlin, Ismet Himmet, 48, guides a group of students through the flowing movements of tai chi. Fluent in Mandarin, and known by his Chinese name Yu Lihan, he has spent more than three decades immersed in Chinese martial arts, transforming what began as a personal passion into a lifelong mission of cultural exchange.
Memories of World War II veterans demonstrate the importance of oral history.
Nestled in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, Oman is a treasure trove of natural wonders and timeless culture. Its diverse landscapes, from rugged mountains, winding wadis and golden dunes to pristine coastlines, blend seamlessly with five UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient souks, making it a major draw for tourists.
Veteran singer Chyi Yu finds her influential song continues to steer young artists toward a creative, internal purpose.
Young pianist hopes to inspire with her new album and a short film, which emphasize how music can be a companion during the darkest hours, Chen Nan reports.
In the heart of China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, beneath the golden sands of the Niya ruins site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a discovery was made in 1995.
The 2025 Maritime Silk Road International Culture and Tourism Festival kicked off in Quanzhou, Fujian province, on December 11.
A recent archaeological discovery in Jinan, Shandong province, has pushed back the city's origins by about 1,500 years, experts said on Thursday.
Photographers unite two palaces visually, exploring history and contemporary public connection, Yang Feiyue reports.
Unveiling the Collection, running until Aug 9, traces the evolution of classical Chinese painting in the modern era, mirroring social fluctuations and shifting public aesthetics. The exhibition focuses on the reforms emerging in major artistic hubs of the time — Beijing and Tianjin, Shanghai, and Guangzhou and neighboring Cantonese-speaking areas.
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