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Spring Festival: Russian ambassador shares insights on Chinese theater, cinema and martial arts

2019-01-28 10:18

As a Sinologist, Russian Ambassador to China Andrei Denisov takes a special liking to Chinese traditional philosophy, history and theater. Not only has his interest in Peking Opera grown over the years, his love for Chinese cinema has also increased.

Culture Insider: Little New Year

2019-01-28 09:12

Little New Year (Chinese: Xiaonian), usually a week before the lunar New Year, falls on Feb 11 this year. It is also known as the Festival of the Kitchen God, the deity who oversees the moral character of each household.

Concert celebrates Chinese New Year in Bulgaria

2019-01-25 17:38

Musicians from Northwest China's Gansu province staged two folk concerts in Bulgaria's Varna and Sofia on Jan 21 and 24 to mark the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year.

UAE embassy holds hosts charity event

2019-01-24 17:56

The United Arab Emirates' embassy held a charity art, photography and film event at the Cinema Palace in China World Trade Center Phase 3, Beijing, on Jan 23.

Chinese, US classical musicians perform in New York

2019-01-24 17:50

Classical musicians from China and the United States gave a joint concert at the Carnegie Hall, New York, on January 21.

Rare set of ancient inkstones on display

2019-01-24 15:14

A collection of inkstones is being showcased at an exhibition at the Asian Arts Museum in Nice, France, through Feb 14.

TV program promotes creative takes on relics

2019-01-24 15:11

A jade dragon is now an incense burner and a china bottle is fridge magnet-these are just some of the examples of around 5,000 cultural and creative products inspired by the historical artifacts collected by the National Museum of China.

Chinese animation gets Oscar nod

2019-01-24 15:00

Family-friendly Chinese animation One Small Step has been nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 91st Academy Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles on Feb 24.

People visit immersive digital experience exhibition at Palace Museum

2019-01-24 09:17

Opened on Wednesday as part of the exhibition "Celebrating the Spring Festival in the Forbidden City", the east side-gallery of the Palace of Heavenly Purity ( Qianqing gong) features an immersive digital experience with virtual reality, motion capture, and other interactive technologies.

Documentary explores the significance of Zhongguancun

2019-01-24 08:11

Documentary director Liu Junwei had been planning to make a documentary about Zhongguancun, China's entrepreneurial and innovation hub in Beijing, for years. 2018 provided the perfect opportunity as it was the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up.

Cultural courses a hit with SMU students

2019-01-23 10:20

International students pursuing higher education degrees at the Shanghai Maritime University are offered a window into Chinese culture to help them fit into the local environment and understand how China is developing.

Rolling with the punches

2019-01-23 10:02

Performing in live venues has helped many budding comedians overcome their personal fears and phobias and learn how to stay calm in the face of adversity.

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