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Sichuan Opera - Face changing
2013-06-26 11:19
Face changing is a stunt of performance in opera arts and is a romantic technique to reveal the innermost feelings of characters in the play.

2013 Contemporary Seal Cutting Invitational Exhibition
2013-06-21 11:29
2013 Contemporary Seal Cutting Invitational Exhibition was unveiled on June 16 and will end on June 24.

Sebin Festival of Ewenki ethnic group
2013-06-19 17:14
The Ewenki ethnic group celebrate the annual Sebin (Happiness) Festival. The Ewenki ethnic group has the reputation of the "last hunting tribe in China".

Keeping the spirit
2013-06-17 14:19
Traditional Chinese holidays, like the recent Duanwu Festival, are celebratory reminders of our common roots, but a healthy diversity of attitudes and activities is necessary to keep them relevant to our modern era.

Shanghai film festival rolls out red carpet
2013-06-17 13:57
Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper heads the guest list of the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival that opens on June 15 and will run nine days.

Local culture showcased at Straits Forum
2013-06-17 11:26
The Southern Fujian Cultural Festival, the annual celebration and showcase of local culture held in the province's Quanzhou city, will be incorporated into the ongoing Straits Forum for the first time.

A bounty of beautiful brocades
2013-06-17 11:00
The third Anjing International Embroidery Festival shows Chinese embroidery to the world.

China's most beautiful seaside destinations for summer
2013-06-14 13:37
When summer comes, the seaside destinations along the coachline attract numerous visitors from home and abroad with their charming landscape.

Dragon boat racing boosts international exchanges
2013-06-14 15:50
In recent years, the Dragon Boat Festival has grown into a global celebration, with dragon boat races are now held in more than 70 countries and regions around the world each year.

Taipei street food
2013-06-08 10:10
Night markets are part of the culinary culture of Taipei and other major cities of Taiwan, but there are also little enclaves that offer equally delicious, casual dining. Hilton Yip explores Yongkang Street.

Legends of Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
2013-06-13 16:03
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular festivals in China and has been celebrated for thousands of years. So why is this, and what lies behind the festival’s long history?

Dragon Boat Festival celebrated around the country
2013-06-13 11:18
Children learn how to make zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves and stuffed with various fillings, during a Dragon Boat Festival activity.
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