Students celebrate upcoming International Chinese Language Day in South Africa

A student makes paper-cutting during an event celebrating the upcoming International Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute at the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg, South Africa,...

Date:2025-04-18

Folk cultural activities held in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, China's Yunnan

People fly Kongming lanterns, a kind of small hot-air paper balloon, by the Lancang River in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 13, 202...

Date:2025-04-16

Intangible cultural heritage shines at 5th CICPE in Hainan

​With innovative design and display forms, intangible cultural heritage products from all over the country, ranging from traditional handicrafts to specialty food, are showcased at the expo to dem...

Date:2025-04-16

Qingming Cultural Festival offers spring feast of cultural heritage in Kaifeng, C China's Henan

The 2025 Kaifeng Qingming Cultural Festival officially opened at the Millennium City Park in Kaifeng city, central China's Henan Province, on April 1, 2025, inviting visitors to celebrate the vibra...

Date:2025-04-09

Millennia-old crafts shine at traditional festival in S China's Hainan

An activity celebrating the Sanyuesan Festival, which falls on the third day of the third lunar month, was held in Qiongzhong city, south China’s Hainan Province, on March 30, 2025.

Date:2025-04-09

Cultural relic Jiana mani stone mound in Yushu, China's Qinghai

People pray as they circle the Jiana mani stone mound in Yushu City, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 6, 2025. The Jiana mani stone mound is a cultural...

Date:2025-04-09

29th Hong Kong FILMART opens

​The 29th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) opened on Monday, kicking off a four-day bonanza attended by over 760 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions.

Date:2025-03-18

Yingge dances staged during parade in Johor, Malaysia

Members of Yingge teams from China and Malaysia perform during a parade in Johor, Malaysia, Feb. 18, 2025. Yingge teams from China and Malaysia staged Yingge dances during a parade here on Tuesday,...

Date:2025-02-21

Cultural event held at Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany

People try to make glutinous rice balls during a cultural event at the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 8, 2025.

Date:2025-02-10

People participate in Chinese calligraphy competition in Malaysia

People participate in a Chinese calligraphy competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Feb. 9, 2025. A competition of traditional Chinese calligraphy was held in Kuala Lumpur in celebration of the Chin...

Date:2025-02-10

"Bainiaoyi" Lusheng festival held in S China's Guangxi

Women of Miao ethnic group stage a folk performance during the "Bainiaoyi" Lusheng festival in Gandong Township, Rongshui Miao Autonomous County of Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous ...

Date:2025-02-06

"Happy Chinese New Year - Charm of Jiangsu" Cultural and Tourism Promotion held in London

A man holds a Spring Festival couplet during "Happy Chinese New Year - Charm of Jiangsu" Cultural and Tourism Promotion, held in London, Britain, Jan. 21, 2025.

Date:2025-01-23

2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival opens in Xi'an

People look at cultural creative merchandise at the Daming Palace National Heritage Park during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 22, 2025. The 2...

Date:2025-01-23

Exhibition on Tang Dynasty cultural relics in Shaanxi kicks off in Tianjin

An exhibition featuring the highlights of Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) cultural relics in Shaanxi Province kicked off at National Maritime Museum of China in Tianjin on Wednesday. The exhibition brin...

Date:2025-01-16

Chinese dance performance inspired by Song Dynasty painting enchants New York

The China Oriental Performing Arts Group captivated its audience in New York on Friday with poetic dance drama featuring ancient Chinese aesthetics and innovative modern artistry.

Date:2025-01-14

CMG releases new series about inheriting ancient family traditions

Highlighting the importance of inheriting ancient family traditions, China Media Group (CMG) has released a new seriesin its documentary,"Nostalgia in Mind."

Date:2025-01-03

New Year's Day celebrated across China

Fork artists perform in the old city of Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Jan. 1, 2025. People across China enjoy themselves in various activities, celebrating the fir...

Date:2025-01-02

Int'l Dragon and Lion Dance Day marked in Macao

Actors perform lion dance on International Dragon and Lion Dance Day in south China's Macao, Jan. 1, 2025.

Date:2025-01-02

Traditional art of Cangxian lion dance well passed on with local support

Cangxian Lion Dance is a unique folk art with a long history, which was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.

Date:2024-12-23

Macao holds gala to mark 25th anniversary of its return to motherland

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024.

Date:2024-12-20

Guangzhou's Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center becomes new cultural landmark

The Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou opened to the public on May 1, adding a new cultural landmark to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay A...

Date:2024-12-16

Chinese artisan preserves ancient straw dragon craft, creates 28-meter masterpiece

Yu Fangze, an inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of weaving straw dragons, is preserving the ancient tradition in Hukou county, Jiujiang city, east China's Jiangxi Province.

Date:2024-12-16

Chinese song competition in Bangladesh shows people-to-people friendship

The final round and awarding ceremony of the first "Songs of China" Chinese singing competition in Bangladesh was held at the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy (BCSAA).

Date:2024-12-16

Revitalized arcades give college a degree of style

After a three-year restoration, the arcades of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College in Beijing have been revitalized, once again showcasing the vibrant colors of...

Date:2024-12-02

Weatherproofing the past protects legacy

Swift restorations of historical sites win global plaudits for setting example in overcoming climate change.

Date:2024-12-02

Silk textiles from Russian Museum of Ethnography showcased in Wuhan

People visit an exhibition titled "Cocoon of Traditions: Silk in the National Cultures of Eurasia" at Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Nov. 22, 2024.

Date:2024-11-25

Hungary exhibits Chinese Xieyi art to mark 75th diplomatic ties

The Hungarian National Museum in Budapest inaugurated on Tuesday the exhibition "Chinese Xieyi - Art from the National Art Museum of China," as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of di...

Date:2024-11-21

Chinese zodiac snake version of Bing Dwen Dwen launched in Beijing

A Chinese zodiac snake-themed mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games was unveiled to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snake in Beijing on Tuesday. The design of Bing Dwen Dwen's snake ve...

Date:2024-11-21

Exhibition in Beijing showcases Greek civilization

Featuring a total of 279 pieces (sets) of artifacts from 14 Greek museums, the exhibition "The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great" opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing on Wednesday. The ex...

Date:2024-11-21

Traditional patterns leading the way in cultural preservation and innovation

Traditional patterns from Beijing's Xicheng district were displayed at the seventh China International Import Expo, hosted from Nov 5 to 10 in Shanghai.

Date:2024-11-12

Cross-Strait art festival in Taiwan highlights Chinese characters

Calligraphy and seal-carving art works by 200 prominent artists from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan are being exhibited at the 2024 Cross-Strait Chinese Character Culture & Art Festival, which ope...

Date:2024-11-12

China advances its efforts to be a cultural powerhouse by 2035

China is making significant strides in boosting its cultural development and enhancing the cultural appeal of Chinese civilization, with deeper integration of culture and tourism, booming developme...

Date:2024-11-04

'Path of Friendship' event promotes Chinese culture in Vladivostok

An event promoting traditional Chinese culture was heldin Vladivostok, Russia on Saturday, drawing over 100 participants, including Chinese culture enthusiasts, students, and local residents.

Date:2024-11-04

1st World Conference of Classics to be held with over 400 guests from China and abroad

The World Conferenceof Classicswill take place in Beijing from November 6 to 8, organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Culture and ...

Date:2024-11-04

Saudi Arabia advocates enhanced cultural ties

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb has emphasized the robust political and economic ties between China and Saudi Arabia, expressing hopes for deeper cultural and tourism exchanges to ...

Date:2024-10-29

Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates loudly with young people

A ceremony honoring teachers held in Qufu, Shandong province, in late September saw the mass participation of 2,575 students from primary, middle and high schools, including international students.

Date:2024-10-29

Intangible cultural heritage sees growing consumer appeal

Drawing inspiration from history and tradition, inheritors create contemporary products, Yang Feiyue reports in Jinan.

Date:2024-10-25

Summit attendees urge more cultural exchange, cooperation across Taiwan Straits

A cross-Straits summit that opened in Beijing on Wednesday has seen attendees from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region emphasize that compatriots from both sides of the Taiwan Straits share the ...

Date:2024-10-25

World's largest Lego exhibit reconstructs iconic ancient Chinese scroll

​This month, the National Day Golden Week from Oct 1 to 7 saw tourists flocking to New Town Plaza in Sha Tin, the eastern New Territories in Hong Kong, to witness a new Guinness World Record.

Date:2024-10-22

Eighth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo kicks off in Jinan

On October 17th, the Eighth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Jinan, Shandong. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and organized by the Shandong Provincial D...

Date:2024-10-21

Gen Z's love of traditional Chinese costumes shows their cultural confidence

In recent years, wearing traditional Chinese attire has become a fashionable trend among an increasing number of young people, particularly those born between 1995 and 2009, known as Gen Z.

Date:2024-10-29

International conference marking Confucius' 2575th birth anniversary kicks off

The International Conference to Commemorate the 2575th Anniversary of Confucius' Birth, which is also the 7th Congress of the International Confucian Association (ICA), opened in Beijing on Saturday.

Date:2024-10-21

Expo highlights intangible cultural heritage

The eighth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo packed in a big audience on its opening day in Jinan, East China's Shandong province, on Thursday.

Date:2024-10-18

Dunhuang Academy achieves remarkable results in spreading fine traditional Chinese culture

Dating back to the 4th century, the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, features 735 caves carved into a cliff. The grottoes currently house ...

Date:2024-10-18

Go’s countless moves, culture’s endless connections

The game of Go, known as Weiqi in China, was introduced to Europe in the late 19th century. The European Go Federation, established in 1957, now has nearly 30 full members in Europe.

Date:2024-10-18

China Media Group airs 2024 Chongyang Festival Opera Gala

The 2024 Chongyang Festival Opera Gala was held by China Media Group (CMG) on Friday, graced by many renowned Chinese opera artists.

Date:2024-10-14

Celebrating enriched lives of senior citizens in Chongyang Festival as China builds age-friendly society

The Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival on the ninth day of the ninth month on the traditional Chinese calendar, falls on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Date:2024-10-11

CMG hosts special event in Munich to celebrate China-Germany ties

China Media Group (CMG) hosted a significant cultural exchange event in Munich on Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the all-round strategic partnership between China ...

Date:2024-10-14

Confucius Temple with profound cultural significance impresses foreign journalists

The“China, an Opportunity: Linyi in Vogue”international media interview activitywas held recently in Linyi. Journalists from six mainstream media outlets from countries such as Russia, Spain, Sou...

Date:2024-10-11

Confucian path of small steps toward great change

Confucius (551-479 BC), who lived in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and whose teachings extend over Chinese civilization, once wisely said, "When building a mountain, if it lacks just on...

Date:2024-10-09