Stepping into the exhibition section of the China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, one feels like being pulled into the pages of a comic book or, even, an animation film. You might bump into a beautiful woman wrapped in an ancient dress, a silver-haired "warrior", or even someone dressed up like a giant frog.
I believe that most people — both Chinese learners and non-Chinese learners — must have heard about the magical Chinese New Year. As someone who started learning Chinese at the age of 11, I remember that in all the China-related materials that I could get my hands on — from textbooks to films — the Chinese New Year has always been mentioned as one of the most important elements. So ever since those early days, spending a Chinese New Year in China has been on my wish list. And it finally became a reality at the beginning of this year.
Six Gen Zers from across the globe gathered at the Global Gen Zer Dialogue with Shandong, a panel of the Global Youth Conference, on July 7 for a roundtable discussion to share their impressions of Shandong and Chinese culture after a themed journey around the province.
Editor's note: From July 3 to 7, a group of international students from 10 countries and regions, including the United States, Russia, Egypt and Somalia, took a trip to three historical cities in Shandong: Jining, the hometown of the great ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, Jinan, the capital city of the province, and Weifang.
Since its release during this year's May Day holiday season, the Chinese movie Born to Fly has brought the work of air force test pilots into the spotlight, garnering rave reviews from both audiences and critics.
At the Global Gen Zer Dialogue with Shandong, young people from around the world share their impressions after a weeklong journey across the province, Wang Xiaoying reports.
More than 2,500 years ago, ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius said his famous quote: "It's a pleasure to have friends coming from afar." And this sense of hospitality has remained in Shandong province — Confucius' home — ever since.
The China Tourism Office in Rome is presenting a series of short bilingual videos on intangible cultural heritage through various social media platforms. The videos center around items such as Kunqu Opera, taichi and guqin, showcasing their contemporary resonance.
It demonstrates the rich cultural deposits of the southern metropolis, which has a history spanning thousands of years.
Archaeological discoveries in Dahutou and Nanshan in Yuecheng district, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, have shed a fascinating light on daily life in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BC).
One early morning in April 2018, Liu Keming, having been "jostled awake", stepped outside of her carriage on the night train to be "greeted by the instant coolness of the steppe air mixed with that sweet, earthy smell of the alluvial plains".
With no narrative or stage set, musicians from Jiangzhou Drum Troupe use drumbeats and the sounds of Chinese cymbals to tell a heartwarming tale about a mouse who is seeking the strongest husband for his daughter.
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