CHONGQING — The adage "good medicine tastes bitter" may no longer hold in the country where it was born and believed.
National orchestra concerts highlight classical pieces from East and West, bringing together world renowned musicians, Chen Nan reports.
HONG KONG — "Hello! My name is Wanzy. I'm a cat lover," sign language interpreter Wanzy Lo says, placing three fingers horizontally on her face when introducing herself.
Hanlu, or Cold Dew, the 17th solar term in China's traditional 24 solar terms, marks the transition from cool to cold weather, where a hint of chill can be felt in the early mornings and evenings.
Chinese classic, A Dream of Red Mansions, staged in Singapore as more foreign destinations beckon, Chen Nan reports.
Thirty-five sculptures by 31 artists from 10 countries are showcased at the Jing'an International Sculpture Project, a biennial event jointly hosted by the municipal administration for planning and natural resources and the Jing'an district in Shanghai.
Polychromatic tents of various sizes and shapes resembling a mosaic have added vibrancy to forests, lakesides and beaches across the country's vast landscape since early summer.
With a rising awareness of health and well-being, traditional Chinese medicine cuisine is gaining popularity among consumers in China.
The Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yueju Opera Troupe is a cultural and arts performance team of Xicheng district cultural center in Beijing. Founded in 1997, the opera troupe consists of more than 40 members from all walks of life and they have performed many adaptations of classics on the stage. As a troupe composed of amateurs, the members demonstrate their enthusiasm to learn the arts of Yueju Opera and make great efforts to improve their skills to better perform. Chen Hong, who is the head of the troupe, says that the members have a great sense of achievement after they perform, and they hope in the future the operatic arts can integrate with other forms of art.
When Wei Guangyao presents plates of rock sugar, mugwort and Sichuan peppercorn before a group of guests, he is not planning to deliver a dish, but to cook up a pool of ink.
Immersing oneself in the ocean and getting up close and personal with marine life are popular activities in the tropics as people yearn to connect with nature. So it's only natural that Hainan province is emerging as a go-to destination for intimate marine adventures — whether it's beachcombing along the shore or snorkeling in the depths.
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