Nineteen-year-old Sri Lankan Senuda Sapumal carefully watched his Chinese teacher demonstrate how to do calligraphy, then cautiously dipped his brush in ink, and succeeded in writing two large characters representing "friendship". Around him, dozens of students of similar ages watched attentively and were eager to have a go for themselves.
A documentary retracing the ancient journey of Marco Polo (1254-1324), a Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled to China during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), premiered in London on Wednesday.
Museums, art venues, music classes promote continent's appeal
The families of Taiwan writers Yu Guangzhong (1928-2017) and Sanmao (1943-91), born as Chen Maoping and also known to the English-speaking world as Echo Chan, recently donated a selection of their manuscripts and other literary documents to the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature in Beijing.
In addition to popularizing the erhu, Jiang Jianhua has found ways to give the classical instrument a contemporary sound, Chen Nan reports.
Long life and colorful career of artist Huang Yongyu are presented as his farewell gift to the world, Lin Qi reports.
Fashion brand founder is committed to keeping cultural heritage alive for global runways, Wang Xin reports in Shanghai.
Beijing Dance Academy has revealed its partnership with 15 national art troupes from across the nation, granting them the rights to perform the school's dance productions.
A new book Dahanghai Shidai (The Great Age of Navigation), written by Wu Zheneng, was recently published by the Contemporary World Press.
The China National Tourist Office in Tokyo has recently launched "Nihao! China" - 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Season, inviting Japanese visitors to explore the enchanting landscapes of China along the Silk Road.
Tourists visiting Harbin, China's "Ice City", in its northernmost Heilongjiang province, now have a new attraction to explore, namely an indoor ice and snow theme park that opened on Saturday.