Art 021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair made a comeback to the metropolitan in November.
Editor's note: Traditional arts and crafts are supreme samples of Chinese cultural heritage. China Daily is running this series to show how master artisans are using dedication and innovation to inject new life into these age-old heritages. In this installment, we explore the legacy of lanterns as icons of Chinese New Year celebrations — and much more.
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, sales of products with dragon elements have witnessed explosive growth on major e-commerce platforms, which experts said indicates not only the strong resonance of traditional Chinese culture among consumers, but also the vitality of the nation's consumer market.
As a child, Zhou Liwei, a member of the Yao ethnic group, would wake up early in the morning, not to the alarm clock ringing or his parents' calls.
It is a long-awaited book, written by Li Yao, a writer and renowned literary translator, and a close friend of Professor Hu for over three decades.
Liu Dongmei crafts intricate pankou, or traditional Chinese knotted buttons commonly used on qipao dresses. Ask the master artisan about the main factor behind her elaborate designs and the answer is surprisingly simple.
The 2024 "Happy Chinese New Year" program was launched at the site of the dragon lantern festival in Budapest on Jan 25.
The third rehearsal of CCTV Spring Festival gala was held on Jan 28.
A new year concert was held at China National Opera House in Beijing on Jan 27, celebrating the upcoming Year of the Dragon.
Beijing Theater Association announced its plan for 2024, which will feature exhibitions of theatrical productions, forums, and workshops.
Yaji, or "gathering of literati", is a tradition that dated centuries back of which persons interested in cultural and artistic activities gathered to share, and to show their abilities to write, paint and sing, while entertained with good drink and food, often in places that commanded a good view of mountains and waters.
XI'AN — For Lyu Hang, an avid fan of theater performances, attending as many as 10 dance dramas with diverse themes during the past year satisfied her both emotionally and spiritually.
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