The first things likely to catch a discerning eye are the tiny nude figures delicately woven into a woolen robe, their forms unmistakably those of Eros, the god of love from the Hellenistic world. They stand beneath pomegranate trees, surrounded by goats and oxen, in a scene that feels at once Mediterranean and Central Asian.
Following its summer tour in 2023, the hit dance drama The Eternal Wave returned to Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, with the Shanghai Dance Theatre presenting four performances from Jan 30 to Feb 1.
The curtain hangs lightly, its white surface glowing softly. Behind it, lamps flicker to life, and a unique, resonant singing voice, the hallmark of Hehuang shadow puppetry, begins to weave through the air in Xining, the capital city of Qinghai province.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Kunqu Opera's inscription on UNESCO's list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. To mark the occasion and promote this ancient art form, the Global 100 Du Liniangs Promotion activities were announced to kick off in Beijing on Jan 31.
Since the launch of the "Yibo Plan" in 2023, an initiative between the China Association of Performing Arts and Douyin, more than 81.9 million livestreaming performances have been broadcast — an average of 830 every single day.
The Beijing People's Art Theatre has announced an exciting lineup for its 2026 season, bringing a dynamic mix of new productions, timeless classics, and international collaborations.
Born into a family committed to preserving its ethnic cultural heritage, Shengte Wuji grew up in a home designed in the traditional Yi architectural style and adorned with Yi figure sculptures and murals.
"Did you shave your head for Legend of the Magnate, or was it a prop?" The question, posed by a curious industry insider, was directed at A-list actor Chen Xiao during a seminar held in Beijing earlier this week.
An exhibition displaying traditional woodblock New Year prints opened at the Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing on Wednesday.
A total of 190 projects, spanning genres from drama and documentary to animated series, have been donated by 77 production companies and will be made available for free on the Revisiting Classics Channel.
As Spring Festival approaches, the film industry is gearing up for its peak season.
Dancers perform at the "Happy Chinese New Year in Bishkek 2026" cultural show in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 4, 2026.
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