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Australia returns ancient statue to China

2015-03-09 15:56

Australian authorities returned to China a statue of Guanyin, a Buddhism goddess, from the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) in a return ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy in Canberra on Mar 5, 2015.

Two sessions focus on traditional culture

2015-03-09 11:20

Even as millions of Chinese celebrate this traditional festival, members and representatives of the NPC and CPPCC are considering how to advance the inheritance and development of traditional culture in modern China.

Brazil-China closer relations boost cultural exchange

2015-03-09 11:16

Citizens of Rio De Janeiro received a group of Chinese artists who brought Chinese culture to the Brazilian city, in a dual celebration for the Chinese New Year and the 450th anniversary of the city's foundation.

Cultural critics raise voices at two sessions

2015-03-06 13:21

Culture, as one of the key issues in China, is hotly discussed by cultural representatives and artists during the sessions.

Call to protect traditional villages grows louder

2015-03-06 07:00

About 900,000 natural villages have disappeared over the past 10 years and the situation is becoming more serious than anticipated, Feng Jicai, a famed writer and CPPCC member, said on Wednesday.

Mo Yan calls for innovation of folk opera

2015-03-05 14:35

At the CCPCC held on March 4, Mo Yan presented his views on the protection and innovation of the local folk opera Maoqiang, which originated in his beloved hometown, Gaomi, in Shandong province.

Lantern Festival celebrated across China

2015-03-05 11:14

Dragon dance and lion dance competition were held at Yiling Square in Yichang city of Central China's Hubei province on Wednesday to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival. The festival falls on March 5 this year.

Culture Insider: 7 things you may not know about Lantern Festival

2015-03-04 17:31

The Lantern Festival (or Yuan Xiao Festival in Chinese) is a traditional Chinese festival with great significance, which is on the 15th of the first lunar month, marking the end of New Year celebrations.

Prince William visits Xishuangbanna

2015-03-04 14:28

Prince William visited a sanctuary for Asian elephants in Yunnan province to highlight wildlife protection.

Eye-catching chocolate by Chinese chef in L.A.

2015-03-04 13:15

Special chocolates made by Chinese chef Yang Yong catch people’s eyes at the second anniversary celebration of a Chinese chamber of commerce in Los Angeles on March 2, 2015.

Rare pieces stolen from Chinese museum in France

2015-03-03 04:38

About 15 rare pieces of art have been stolen from the Chinese Museum of the Chateau de Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris.

Prince William launches China-UK cultural year

2015-03-02 19:35

Britain's Prince William launched a China-UK cultural event here on Monday during his first-ever visit to China, by dotting the eyes of a sculpture of British cartoon character Shaun the Sheep.

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