Before indulging herself in the enjoyment of writing Chinese calligraphy for hours on the weekends, Ma Huiyan makes a pot of tea using an exquisite tea set and burns some incense, a ritual the calligraphy lover says she needs to "create a perfect experience of spiritual enjoyment after a busy week of work".
Last year, video blogger and wheelchair user Zhao Hongcheng spoke at the UK-China Disability Arts Forum, sharing her everyday life experience and reviewing barrier-free facilities at public places, including the metro, sightseeing spots and theaters.
Editor's note: There are 43 items inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage lists that not only bear witness to the past glories of Chinese civilization, but also continue to shine today. China Daily looks at the protection and inheritance of some of these cultural legacies. In this installment, we trace the aesthetic and cultural lines that connect the first Chinese scholars with the brush-wielding enthusiasts and practitioners today.
Manes flowing in the wind, breath steaming in the air, the heavenly horses gallop unleashed across the vast expanse of snow-covered grasslands, their hooves pounding against the earth, producing a symphony where power and grace intertwine.
After clinching the championship at the Juicy Burger Cup 2023 last month, Q Mex Bar & Grill in Beijing has unveiled an exclusive burger menu of champions, featuring six distinctive options, each boasting unique flavors.
Shitao, the great monk artist who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries, asserted that the brushwork of ink should address ever-changing social demands, and throughout centuries, that principle has been guiding artists to renew the presentations of ink and keep the tradition alive in modern times.
In this video, five international friends, representing diverse perspectives on China's rural transformation, shared their admiration for the picturesque Chinese villages and commended the nation's achievements in poverty alleviation, noting cleaner environments and improved infrastructure.
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The artistry is still highly valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage.
A new year concert, gathering traditional Chinese musicians, was staged at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Dec 22.
The Secrets of Yuanqu, a Chinese children play, was staged in Beijing.
The 2023 Dynamic City Conference, organized by China Newsweek, was held in Beijing on Friday to explore the dynamism in cities and discuss strategies for high-quality urban development under the theme "New Dynamics, New Vitality".
The 10th awarding ceremony of the Sun Pinghua Academic Fund for Japanese Studies took place in Beijing on Thursday. Established by the Soong Ching Ling Foundation in 1997, the fund aims to recognize scholars who have made exceptional contributions to the field of Japanese studies.
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