The smooth, timeworn contours of a wooden chair seem to whisper tales from another era. Along its armrests, the elegant curves embody centuries of mastery, each line an echo of the artisans who crafted it. But on closer examination, this seemingly ancient chair has secrets to tell:
Accompanied by the music of composer Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers showcased the charm of the "shared origin of martial arts and dance" through Chinese martial arts including Tai Chi, Tuishou and Sanda.
Personal computers, Sony Play-Station 5 consoles and other derivative products are flying off the shelves in China, fueled by the overwhelming popularity of the newly launched Chinese-made video game Black Myth: Wukong.
Documentary maker brings 62-year-old ambition to life by finishing explorer's fabled route, Xing Yi reports in London.
Log onto a WeChat mini-program called the Digital Bayu Farming Culture Map and you can find information about over 1,000 local agricultural heritage spots in Chongqing and their associated tourist services.
Concerts are the latest in China National Traditional Orchestra's ongoing mission to preserve and celebrate country's musical traditions, Chen Nan reports.
Excavations reveal settlements close to rivers and evidence of hunting, reports Zhao Ruixue in Linyi, Shandong province.
In the turquoise waters and along the stunning coastlines of the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, a crucial mission has been quietly taking shape, namely the protection of sea turtles.
Wu Mingju checks a carved coconut shell, and talks with foreign customers, in Haikou, Hainan province. His work has been in many exhibitions, illustrating the craft of coconut shell carving, a traditional art form in Hainan that was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Embracing the craft for over three decades, the master artisan has launched related courses in many universities, to pass on the art.
If there's one single incident in Homer's Iliad that best underscores the epic poem's themes of friendship, honor and vengeance, it's the death of Patroclus, Achilles' closest companion who was killed by Hector, the Trojan prince, during the Trojan War.
Through various initiatives, the official Spanish Tourism Institute (Turespana) has gained firsthand knowledge of Chinese outbound tourism, with the digital ecosystem playing a key role in response to changes in the Chinese market, which Spain considers strategic.
Ensembles, academies and musicians get together to discover a collaborative tuneful tapestry, Chen Nan reports.
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