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A camel, a cage and a Chinese classic

2023-07-07 08:23

In the new theater production Luotuo Xiangzi by the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, cast members will be joined onstage by a somewhat unusual addition — a robotic "camel".

Waves of knowledge

2023-07-07 08:18

Liang Xixiang, captain of the research vessel Kexue, welcomes a group of children aboard the ship as part of an educational tour. They explore various areas, starting from the fore-deck and moving to the control room, aft deck and central control laboratory.

Leading lady takes on star role

2023-07-07 08:11

Wei Chunrong has built a reputation as a leading actress of Kunqu Opera, the oldest traditional Chinese opera with a history of about 600 years, which, performed in the Suzhou dialect, is known for graceful body movements, rhythmic singing and exquisite costumes.

Masters of Tsinghua to feature in new documentary

2023-07-06 09:13

A documentary series focusing on Chinese masters who either graduated from or teach at Tsinghua University will begin production, according to the cast and crew who made the announcement during an event at Tsinghua University in Beijing on June 30.

Animated movie Chang'an is poetry in motion

2023-07-06 09:08

As an epic which brings back to life some of the most iconic poets from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), on July 2, the highly anticipated animated movie Chang'an held its premiere in what was once its namesake city, now known as Xi'an, the provincial capital of Shaanxi province.

Beijing Union orchestral program promises 'total Beethoven'

2023-07-06 09:00

Beijing Union Symphony Orchestra announced the program for its 2023-2024 performance season on July 4.

Renowned Chinese opera encyclopedia gets refresh

2023-07-06 08:54

The third edition of Encyclopedia of China — Traditional Chinese Operas has been published by the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House. A seminar was held at the Chinese National Academy of Arts on July 4 to celebrate the latest release.

Famous Chinese singer Coco Lee dies by suicide at age 48

2023-07-06 08:53

Chinese-American singer Coco Lee died on Wednesday following a suicide attempt at the age of 48.

Hutong renovations offer more cultural avenues

2023-07-06 08:40

I've lost track of the number of times some long-term foreign resident has told me that I missed out on the "good times", when Beijing's hutong neighborhoods were full of clubs and bars, and the nightlife was "banging".

Traditional opera star's career reaches new stage

2023-07-06 08:34

HEFEI — The career of Yuan Yuan, a performer of China's traditional Huangmei Opera, reached a new peak this year. In May, she was presented with the Plum Performance Award, the highest award for traditional Chinese theatrical art.

A natural harmony

2023-07-06 08:31

Guzheng (Chinese zither) player Yuan Sha decided to record the chirping of a forest bird, leaves rustling in the wind, and the croaking of frogs in her latest album, referring to them as nature's music.

Irresistible lightness of being

2023-07-06 08:27

The breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Lijiang, in Yunnan province, continue to captivate tourists. In the first quarter of this year, the city received over 18.38 million visits, with its revenue from tourism reaching 26.8 billion yuan ($3.73 billion), according to the official figures.

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