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Ancient meets modern in dramatic show

2015-10-27 08:12

Wu Na is a master of the guqin, a plucked seven-string Chinese instrument from the zither family with a history of more than 3,000 years. Pichet Klunchun is a master of khon, or the Thai classical mask dance, which started in the Ayutthaya era (1350-1767).

No time for solo

2015-10-27 08:05

Four star musicians put their talents to work in a group instead of pursuing individual careers. They tell Chen Nan why chamber music excites them.

Art fete showcases close bonds with Mongolia

2015-10-27 07:38

In his lithography works of the late 1980s, Su Xinping, 55, focused on the life of the Mongolian ethnic group, particularly on the mentality of people living in the grasslands.

Asia through new eyes

2015-10-27 07:18

An influential photo exhibition in the capital, which focuses on the continent, encourages Asian lensmen to look at cultures, conflicts, society and religions in the region.

Taosi ruins offer glimpses of early Chinese civilization

2015-10-26 07:52

Shanxi province nurtures an ancient civilization in the mid-section of the Yellow River, with picturesque natural scenery and cultural relics that showcase its important role in Chinese history.

History at close quarters

2015-10-26 07:45

Pingyao is not as commercial as other ancient cities. Here, you can immerse yourself in its history. Xu Lin and Sun Ruisheng report.

A roar beyond race

2015-10-26 07:10

Creator of The Lion King, the world's top-grossing musical, shares her views on cultural inspiration and racial sensitivity before its Chinese debut.

A day with a Dongba family in Shangri-la

2015-10-23 10:59

To explore the traditional techniques of Dongba hand-made paper, representatives of Great Seed, an intangible cultural heritage online community, lived with a Dongba family for two days in Baidi village in Shangri-la, Southwest China's Yunnan province.

Double Ninth Festival presented in Dunhuang frescoes

2015-10-22 15:45

China's Duhuang Research Institute for the first time unveils more than 10 photos of murals and frescoes, showing ancient Chinese people climbing mountains, going picnics, singing and dancing to celebrate the festival.

On the Road: Ups and Downs of China Taxis

2015-10-21 16:39

In China, there are ample means of locomotion for day-to-day living: subway, buses, cars, motorbikes, bikes, rickshaws, scooters, and even electric-powered wheelchairs… but taxis rank high on the list.

The “Harmonious Culture” Legacy of Legendary Emperors

2015-10-21 16:06

Every nationality has its legendary era, and the Yellow Emperor (Huang Di) is a prime sovereign and cultural hero of China’s remote antiquity.

Chinese student's quest for UK's post-education system

2015-10-21 13:46

A consultant for educational agencies that help students pursue academic career abroad calls her time spent in UK a rewarding investment.

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