On Oct 1, National Day, I went to the theater to see The Message. When the final song, Qing Shan Shang (On the Green Mountain), began, tears streamed down my face. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in both the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and that sense of historical weight hung heavily in the air.
The spectacular views of the Qiantang River tidal bore draw waves of watchers every year to the scene in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The river waves are not only a natural phenomenon but also have cultural connotations of courage and innovation.
Su stitching techniques give needlework remarkable dimensionality, creating dialogue with multiple generations, Wang Qian reports.
The exhibition, Radiance of Dunhuang, which showcases Tsinghua University's research and design work and is inspired by the ancient art of Dunhuang in Gansu province, opened on Dec 8 at the United Nations headquarters in New York and wrapped up on Dec 12.
At a festival in Hebei, writers, editors and booksellers discuss shrinking attention spans and the power of narrative, Yang Yang reports.
The Beijing Tianqiao Musical Performance Season Charity Show presents Modigliani and Egon Schiele, engaging in an unexpected dialogue with the two artistic luminaries.
Calligraphy has always held a special place in the cultural life of Sze Chi-ching, a prominent Hong Kong figure and recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal, awarded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Beijing revitalizes industrial heritage into cultural hubs, reshaping community spaces and boosting tourism appeal, Yang Feiyue reports.
What would a modern-day fitness coach do if he suddenly found himself in ancient China, living as an overweight young man? Without any gym equipment, how would he get back in shape using only what he had on hand?
Man escapes captivity to become a legendary commercial magnate, Xu Fan reports.
Memories of World War II veterans demonstrate the importance of oral history.
Young pianist hopes to inspire with her new album and a short film, which emphasize how music can be a companion during the darkest hours, Chen Nan reports.