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American guqin player infuses ancient Chinese instrument with modern spirit

2023-04-18 15:09

The history of the guqin dates back as far as 3,000 years ago. However, more young people are now bringing this ancient musical instrument back to the fore. Jacob Charles is a Mexican-American intermedia artist, composer and guqin player. He fell in love with this seven-string Chinese zither and has been working to infuse it with more modern elements.

Treasures unearthed in Gansu shine light on Dunhuang culture

2023-04-18 14:59

A new exhibition of 120 cultural treasures from China's Dunhuang Research Academy has opened in Gansu. The institute helps oversee the 1,600-year-old Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Zhihu's Beacon Prize awards 10 projects

2023-04-18 09:28

The Beacon Prize, initiated by China's largest Q&A plform Zhihu, has established a foundation to provide financial support of 1 million yuan ($145,528) to each project for its creation and production.

Photographer spends years documenting Chinese grotto art

2023-04-18 09:17

Photographer Ren Shichen has had a profound fascination with statuary art for many years. China has ample supply to satisfy his interest, as its grotto ruins, mainly scattered on the ancient Silk Road, have hundreds or even thousands of years of history.

Exhibition puts works on global stage

2023-04-18 07:54

City film and TV showcase returns to highlight talent and expertise.

A model worker for education

2023-04-18 07:44

Prop maker reveals the wonder of science to an appreciative audience.

Film sector reveals optimistic storyline

2023-04-17 11:14

After weathering the storm, prospects appear far more promising as new talent emerges.

Largest-ever exhibition on Henri Matisse to unveil in Beijing

2023-04-17 10:46

Matisse by Matisse, the largest-ever survey exhibition on Matisse's life and work in the country, will open at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing on July 15 and run for three months.

Aroma of Chinese Lamian noodles wafts to Belt and Road countries

2023-04-17 10:08

Lamian noodles, or hand-pulled noodles, is a traditional Chinese dish. It has a variety of appetizing flavors such as Qinghai Lamian noodles and Lanzhou beef Lamian noodles.

New horizon for art

2023-04-17 09:57

Beijing video festival focuses on emerging directions for creative performers to express themselves in era of increased possibilities.

Award-winning photos capture Suzhou gardens

2023-04-17 09:47

From March 20 to 31, a photography competition called The Masters’ Gardens of Suzhou For Everyone Everywhere took Chinese social media by storm.

Firing up a passion for ceramics

2023-04-17 08:53

Craftsman's colored glaze products combine innovation and history.

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