Every Monday morning, students at the Rio Chinese International School gather on the school field to sing the national anthems of China and Brazil as well as the school song, watching as flags are raised.
In Brazil, soccer is more than just a game; it's a way of life, a cultural emblem and a quasi-faith. All it takes is a few people, an open space and a simple ball to create a game.
Brazil's vibrant, multicultural heritage is enriched by historical connections with China.
Editor's note: Amity between the people holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. China Daily will come out with a series of stories highlighting Chinese cities' special connections with sister cities, mutual understanding, trust and friendship between peoples of different countries and cultural backgrounds, and shining light on "city diplomacy".
An opera based on a book by Chinese author Hong Ying received its world premiere in London on Nov 1, with the help of two British musicians who have a long and close connection with China's classical music scene.
It was approaching the height of summer and work at Huang Shuofu's factory was also heating up, with more than 20 employees rushing to fill orders for his local specialty product — Chinese tuanshan fans.
Wu Qiong and a dozen friends reveled in the radiant autumn colors blanketing northern China. In just four hours, this young civil servant from Hebei province and her companions took on an 8-kilometer trail on Yudu Mountain in the suburbs of Beijing. Wu felt especially exuberant, as she had discovered a new weekend passion: hiking.
In the 1990s, China's pop music scene was marked by a blend of global and local influences as well as significant shifts in the way music was produced, bought and appreciated. Among the diversity of genres around, the 1990s was greatly defined by campus folk music, which is driven by acoustic guitar and piano, and lyrics about campus romances, university life and youth.
Wang Jiaqi and Zhang Yuyan may come from diverse backgrounds but they have one thing in common: their absolute love and passion for theater which leads them to binge-watch plays.
Located in Fengyang county of East China's Anhui province, Xiaogang village draws tourists for its idyllic scenery, agriculture, rural reform and folk customs.
With thousands of whooper swans enjoying their winter time at the fishing village of Yandunjiao in Rongcheng, Shandong province, Yu Haiyang has no time to appreciate the graceful scene as he is greeting his homestay guests.
SHENZHEN — After bouncing around through various gigs since the age of 18, Luo Xikun has finally landed his dream job — flying drones in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province.
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