What did poetry mean to the ancient Chinese? Confucius (551-479 BC) offered an answer. "Poetry can inspire the mind, offer insight, foster social connection, and give voice to discontent," he declared in The Analects, a philosophical text composed of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius and his disciples.
The 4th China-New Zealand Arts Festival 2025 "Conversation and Connection" Voices of Our Ancestors Concert was held at the Auckland Town Hall in New Zealand on May 18.
A delicate bronze vessel unearthed from the Zhuo'erkut ancient city site in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region features a square socket once fitted with a wooden or bone handle and a rare cross-shaped pattern embossed on its base.
Hua Yong, the 2024 recipient of the Hand of Wisdom prize, a Sino-French crafts exchange program, spent two months in Paris last year, a rare stretch of uninterrupted time that allowed her to reflect on the act of creation.
Two scholars outline evolution of the arts from cave paintings to pop music.
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.
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.
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.
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 grassroots art projects to academic research and social enterprise, a new generation of educators is reshaping how China approaches sexuality education.
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.
In recent years, Chinese films and TV shows have been making a significant impact globally.
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