Chang'an — present-day Xi'an in Shaanxi province — was not only the capital of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), one of the most powerful empires in history, but also the cradle of a rich cultural legacy that gave rise to the Chang'an School, one of the most influential movements in 20th-century Chinese painting.
The upcoming online drama Where Colors Dream, a three-episode series set in early 20th-century Shanghai, held a preview screening in Beijing on Saturday, bringing together lead actresses Dai Luwa and Tang Shiyi to share behind-the-scenes stories.
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From scattered memories to structured narratives, a student-led project turns elders' lives into written and visual stories, preserving them as lasting legacies.
From Dunhuang murals to Wudang martial arts, young people are giving ancient traditions new meaning across borders at the World Youth Development Forum.
With mint, candied fruits and steamed mung beans, the city's distinctive seasonal drink is winning over curious visitors
At an international street dance competition in Beijing on Sunday, four young dancers from the Xizang autonomous region wowed the audience with a routine that blended hip-hop with traditional Tibetan dance forms.
At Swallow Rock in Lianhua Mountain in Guangzhou, an ancient quarry has transformed into a serene landscape of striking beauty.
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, 23 artists and cultural workers from Hungary visited ancient structures across Shanxi province to create works of art that interpret Chinese architecture through the lens of Hungarian art techniques.
The Finest Cultural Gifts From China — Cultural and Tourism Trade Promotion Activity, featuring a special session on cultural exchange, will take place in Beijing on June 24.
From an early age, Dai Ying received systematic training in two seemingly unrelated disciplines: Chinese calligraphy and table tennis. Yet the years spent mastering both gave her sensitivity to rhythm, speed and hand control through coordinating her fingers, hands and body.
Chinese calligraphy is more than brush-and-ink writing — it embodies Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and Yin-Yang philosophy.