Nineteen-year-old Sri Lankan Senuda Sapumal carefully watched his Chinese teacher demonstrate how to do calligraphy, then cautiously dipped his brush in ink, and succeeded in writing two large characters representing "friendship". Around him, dozens of students of similar ages watched attentively and were eager to have a go for themselves.
A documentary retracing the ancient journey of Marco Polo (1254-1324), a Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled to China during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), premiered in London on Wednesday.
Museums, art venues, music classes promote continent's appeal
The families of Taiwan writers Yu Guangzhong (1928-2017) and Sanmao (1943-91), born as Chen Maoping and also known to the English-speaking world as Echo Chan, recently donated a selection of their manuscripts and other literary documents to the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature in Beijing.
In addition to popularizing the erhu, Jiang Jianhua has found ways to give the classical instrument a contemporary sound, Chen Nan reports.
Long life and colorful career of artist Huang Yongyu are presented as his farewell gift to the world, Lin Qi reports.
Fashion brand founder is committed to keeping cultural heritage alive for global runways, Wang Xin reports in Shanghai.
A new book Dahanghai Shidai (The Great Age of Navigation), written by Wu Zheneng, was recently published by the Contemporary World Press.
Shared love of nation's language and culture brings students together, Zheng Wanyin reports in London.
Street dance festival captures the past, present and possible future of the famous style
Foundations of Chinese civilization come into greater focus as exhibition examines key themes, report Li Yingxue and Wu Yong in Shenyang.
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