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Chinese orchestra plans surprises for French, Austrian audiences

2025-06-05 07:39

A 12-member ensemble from the China National Traditional Orchestra will embark on a tour to Paris, France, and Vienna, Austria, to present a series of four concerts and a variety of cultural programs at iconic venues across both cities from Friday to June 13.

Designing a future in fashion

2025-06-05 07:30

Twenty-nine young designers from various countries competed in the final of the LCTC Design Master Competition recently held in Zhejiang province with a stress on high technology.

Music helps the past and present tune in

2025-06-05 07:16

As visitors step into the National Centre for the Performing Arts' exhibition hall in Beijing, they are transported to a realm where the sounds of ancient civilizations resonate once more.

Bridging cultures, one smile at a time

2025-06-04 08:14

How did you spend your Labor Day holiday this year? While many people were relaxing or traveling, I found myself volunteering at Yuyuan Garden — one of Shanghai's most iconic landmarks.

From silence to support

2025-06-04 08:06

From grassroots art projects to academic research and social enterprise, a new generation of educators is reshaping how China approaches sexuality education.

Travel chronicles from China's edges

2025-06-04 07:54

In an era dominated by short videos, 28-year-old vlogger Xiaozhong (pseudonym) has garnered millions of views with his long-form travel vlogs, most of which run over 20 minutes.

Chinese cinema goes global: a new chapter at Cannes

2025-06-04 07:44

In recent years, Chinese films and TV shows have been making a significant impact globally.

Cultural performance marks Int'l Children's Day

2025-06-02 17:07

A cultural performance was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts over the past weekend to celebrate International Children's Day, bringing together more than 1,000 teenagers and children from across the country.

A craft cut out for the artist

2025-05-31 09:16

I first met Wang Fangting, better known as Liaoliao, at a sci-fi conference in Shanghai two years ago. She was a guest speaker, who, when stepping on the stage, apologized that she was so nervous that she had forgotten all she had prepared about her paper-cuttings, which seemed "remote from sci-fi or fantasy".

How a traditional festival became China's cultural bridge

2025-05-31 08:48

When 70-year-old Cheng Guizhi hung the first bundle of mugwort herbs above her weathered door-frame at dawn, a dozen livestreaming phones captured the ritual from multiple angles.

Unveiling Dragon Boat Festival traditions

2025-05-31 08:41

Why do we race dragon boats and wrap sticky rice in large flat leaves every year? What ancient wisdom lies beneath the thunderous drums and fragrant zongzi? From hanging mugwort to wearing sachets, these customs once warded off evil, but today unite us.

Harmony of civilizations

2025-05-30 07:07

China and Tunisia have created an enduring legacy through vibrant artistic and trade exchanges across centuries, Xu Lin reports.

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