An ancient porcelain-making hub in East China that has been active for nearly a millennium has won global recognition for its outstanding universal value.
Nestled in Hanyin county, Ankang, Shaanxi province, the Fengyan Ancient Terraced Fields were created in 1756, during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), by migrants from Huguang — a historical region covering parts of present-day Hubei and Hunan provinces.
With aprons tied and chef hats on, a group of foreign visitors each stand over woks sizzling over gas burners, spatulas in hand, eagerly trying their hand at mastering the art of traditional Chinese stir-fry.
Flowers have long spoken a language that transcends geography. Across East and West, artists have turned to blossoms to express beauty, emotion and the rhythms of life, creating works that continue to "bloom" centuries after they were painted.
"My job is to watch other people cry. I cannot cry." Inside consultation room No 8 at the Shanghai Putuo Notary Public Office, notary Li Chenyang meets older people carrying some of life's most difficult questions.
The acclaimed British vocal ensemble Tenebrae made its Asian debut at Shanghai Symphony Hall on July 6, earning rapturous applause from local audiences.
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