Southwest China's bronze culture put on display in Chengdu

An exhibition featuring the Bronze civilization in the southwest region of China opened Saturday in the southwestern city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

Date:2023-05-30

New Zealand students compete for Chinese proficiency

University, secondary and primary school students from across New Zealand's South Island competed for Chinese proficiency in the annual "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition held on Sunday.

Date:2023-05-30

New Zealand students compete for Chinese proficiency

University, secondary and primary school students from across New Zealand's South Island competed for Chinese proficiency in the annual "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition held on Sunday.

Date:2023-05-30

Murals seen in Donggar and Piyang grottoes in Tibet

Known as the Donggar and Piyang grottoes, the 1,000-year-old caverns in the Tibet Autonomous Region's Ngari Prefecture hold one of the world's greatest collections of Tibetan Buddhist murals.

Date:2023-05-30

Nation makes big strides in archaeology

Chinese research on ancient civilization has made remarkable progress in the past year, since President Xi Jinping called for further efforts to advance the study of Chinese civilization.

Date:2023-05-30

Salon explores digitization of cultural heritage

A culture salon titled "Cultural partnership, digital heritage academic salon of China and Greece" was held in Beijing on Wednesday, May 24, offering attendees new possibilities for cultural exchange.

Date:2023-05-30

Cultural salon in Cairo showcases charm of Chinese tea culture

A tea-themed cultural salon was held on Thursday in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, with more than 200 people gathering to taste famous Chinese tea, experience tea-making art, and enjoy cultural per...

Date:2023-05-26

HK Palace Museum to hold special exhibition for cultural relics from Sanxingdui Ruins

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) on Monday announced it will showcase 120 precious cultural relics from the Sanxingdui Ruins from late September this year, lasting for four months.

Date:2023-05-26

Book on oracle bones published

The Forbidden City, China's imperial palace from 1420 to 1911, which is now officially known as the Palace Museum, is not just famous for its extensive collection of royal relics and its unique arc...

Date:2023-05-26

Book restorers keep ancient treasures alive

The restoration of a precious copy of the Yongle Dadian ("Yongle encyclopedia") is being celebrated through a special exhibition at the National Library of China in Beijing.

Date:2023-05-26

Digital technologies update Tibet's cultural protection work

The regional library of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region had digitalized more than 20,000 folios of ancient texts as of last week since its latest round of ancient document digitalization ...

Date:2023-05-26

Book on oracle bones published

The Forbidden City, China's imperial palace from 1420 to 1911, which is now officially known as the Palace Museum, is not just famous for its extensive collection of royal relics and its unique arc...

Date:2023-05-23

Tourists enjoy charm of farming culture in Qingdao, Shandong

Villagers and tourists are seen planting upland rice in a field of Zhuzihou Ecological Agriculture Sightseeing Park in Longan village, Liuwang town, West Coast New Area, Qingdao, East China's Shand...

Date:2023-05-23

New archaeology era for shipwrecks discovered in South China Sea

China's manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep-sea Warrior) placed underwater permanent survey markers at the core areas of two Ming Dynasty-era sunken ships in the South China Sea after conducti...

Date:2023-05-23

Shipwrecks filled with relics found undersea

Two ancient shipwrecks, probably dating back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), have been found at a depth of 1,500 meters in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Adminis...

Date:2023-05-23

Voices of Jinan

Jinan, capital of Shandong province, got its name frombeing located on the southern bankof the Jishui River. The ancient Jishui River originated in present-day Jiyuan, Henan province, and its water...

Date:2023-05-23

Musical brings martial arts master's story to Beijing stage

Yongchun Fist, an ancient Chinese martial arts branch, embodies grace, power, and the spirit of traditional combat. A musical focusing on Liang Zan, the founder of "offsetting body Yongchun," has b...

Date:2023-05-23

Ancient rock painting identified in north China grassland

A rock painting discovered in 2021 in the Hulun Buir grassland in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has been identified as an ochre rock painting recently, according to local researche...

Date:2023-05-19

Yunju Temple Stone Scripture Museum showcases profound traditional Chinese culture

The Yunju Temple Stone Scripture Museum in Fangshan district, Beijing is famed for its rich collections of stone slabs carved with the Buddhist scriptures known as the Tripitaka.

Date:2023-05-19

Yellow River Estuary International Friendly Cities Conference for Dialogue and Exchange kicks off in Dongying

The Yellow River Estuary International Friendly Cities Conference for Dialogue and Exchange was inaugurated in Dongying, China’s Shandong Province on May 15. About 100 representatives from domesti...

Date:2023-05-19

'Tea For Harmony - Yaji Cultural Salon' launched in Beijing

An initiative to promote Chinese tea culture around the world has been launched at an event held at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing. Called "Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon," it was o...

Date:2023-05-19

Cultural exchange boosts Dongying-Livorno relations to a new level

A cultural exchange between Dongying and Livorno kicked off in Dongying City, E China’s Shandong province. A delegation from Italy, led by Giovanna Cepparello, Councillor of Livorno, Italy, visite...

Date:2023-05-19

Repairer breathes new life into damaged ancient books

Around 300 years ago, Chinese doctor You Yi finished his book, “Annotations to Medical Classics.” Lately, Wang Bin, a repairer of ancient books from the Liaoning Provincial Library, located in Sh...

Date:2023-05-16

Theme of Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Determined

The Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is going to be held in Nishan, Qufu, in September this year. The theme of the forum is “Values Shared by Mankind and Community with a Shared Future fo...

Date:2023-05-17

People visit museums in Xi'an, NW China's Shaanxi

Founded about 3,100 years ago, Xi'an, which is today the capital of China's Shaanxi Province, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. This is also the place where Zhang Qian, an ...

Date:2023-05-16

Chinese artists brew tea in Rewi Alley's hometown to enhance cultural exchanges

A group of Chinese artists have staged a delicate tea culture display with the performance of Guqin and Dunhuang dance in the hometown of Rewi Alley, who opened the door for New Zealand-China frien...

Date:2023-05-16

Thousand-year-old stele discovered in north China

A stele dating back to more than 1,000 years ago has been discovered in north China's Shanxi Province, according to local authorities.The stele was found in the Xingtangsi Village of Hongtong Count...

Date:2023-05-16

Traditional culture takes center stage in historic Xi'an

As night falls, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, two officials from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), transcend time to embark on a captivating journey to the Grand Tang Mall, an enchanting scenic spot in the...

Date:2023-05-16

Shandong promotes culture and tourism in Madrid, Spain

On May 9, a cultural tourism promotion titled “Friendly Shandong, Hometown of Confucius” was held in Madrid, Spain. Government officials from both sides delivered speeches, and nearly 200 guests,...

Date:2023-05-12

New archaeological work site to strengthen research into Chinese civilization origins

A new archaeological work station helmed by Wang Wei, chief expert for China's Project to Trace the Origins of Chinese Civilization (PTOCC), was recently launched in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Pr...

Date:2023-05-12

Peking opera actress embraces traditionally male role of "laosheng"

During the recently concluded May Day holiday, many well-known tourist destinations in China were inundated with visitors. Owing to the popularity of the TV drama "The Knockout," the small city of ...

Date:2023-05-12

Expats visit Shiqiao Town of Yiyuan County

Recently, expats were invited to visit Shiqiao Town of Yiyuan County in Zibo City, E China.Expats had a close look at local special industries, such as the special greenhouse strawberries, pet bree...

Date:2023-05-12

International students immerse themselves in the Yellow River culture tour in Dongying City, E China

Recently, international students from Shandong Normal University visited Dongying City, E China to learn about the Yellow River culture. As the Yellow River Culture Forum was successfully held, thi...

Date:2023-05-12

US returns over 1,000-year-old stone carvings Smuggled treasures recovered through joint efforts

Two more than 1,000-year-old cultural relics were returned to China after a ceremony at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York on Tuesday.

Date:2023-05-12

Weifang strengthens cultural exchange with cities in Japan, South Korea

At the invitation of Japan’s Kanazawa and South Korea’s Icheon, a delegation of Weifang City visited the two cities from April 23 to 30, aiming to deepen cultural exchanges and communication.

Date:2023-05-09

Culture forum on neolithic relics site kicks off in east China

The second Lingjiatan culture forum kicked off Sunday, featuring a display of the latest archeological findings and discussions on the protection and excavation of the Lingjiatan relics site in eas...

Date:2023-05-09

(W. E. Talk) Liu Chengyong: How the National Archives of Publications and Culture open a window for the world to understand China?

As the general database for bibliology resources and for seed gene bank Chinese culture, the National Archives of Publications and Culture has fulfilled its responsibilities of plan coordination, c...

Date:2023-05-09

China to pilot national cultural heritage-themed tourism routes by 2025

China is planning to pilot three to five national-level tourism routes featuring cultural heritage themes during the country's 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, according to government ...

Date:2023-05-09

International students enjoy paper-cutting in Qingdao, Shandong

Recently, 7 international students from Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Equatorial Guinea experienced the paper-cutting in Qingdao to enjoy the charm of Chinese intangible culture.

Date:2023-05-09

International students visit a century-old restaurant in Qingdao City

Recently, the “Friendly Shandong, Remarkable Shandong ‘I love you’” activity invited 7 international students from the College of International Education of Qingdao University from Russia, Sout...

Date:2023-05-09

Oriental Aesthetics Forum of Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Held in Milan, Italy

Under the theme of “Chinese Culture and Oriental Aesthetics,”the Oriental Aesthetics Forum of the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Milan, Italy, on May 4. As the third overseas sub...

Date:2023-05-09

Painting exhibition from Chinese Australian artists promotes cross-cultural exchanges

A painting exhibition opened here on Thursday, featuring over 60 artworks created by Chinese Australian artists to boost dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures.

Date:2023-05-05

China Cultural Center hosts salon to promote tea culture in Brussels

A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in...

Date:2023-05-05

Chinese Taichi's growing popularity in France

Hundreds of practitioners gathered in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a commune located in the western suburbs of Paris, last weekend as the fifth edition of the Taichi Demonstration and Xiang'bo Internatio...

Date:2023-05-05

Chinese classical music resonates in ancient Swiss city

As night fell in northeastern ancient Swiss city of St. Gallen, local residents flocked to the 114-year-old St. Gallen Concert Hall to attend a Chinese classical music concert.

Date:2023-05-05

Digital technology brings new life to cultural relics at Fahai Temple Mural Art Center

Thanks to 4K high-definition display screens, a dome theater and other technologies, the Fahai Temple Mural Art Center in Beijing brings murals that have been dormant for nearly 600 years back to l...

Date:2023-05-05

Italian Renaissance art lights up Shanghai Bund

A show of 48 rare paintings from Florence's Uffizi Galleries, including ten authentic masterpieces of early Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli, has attracted lots of attention since its opening i...

Date:2023-05-05

Nishan Forum on Classical Civilizations Successfully Held in Vienna

The Nishan Forum on Classical Civilizations under the theme “exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and western cultures” was successfully held at the Vienna International Centre on May 2....

Date:2023-05-04

Joint China-UK show to display fine European decorative art

An art exhibition co-organized by the Shandong Museum and the Victorian and Albert Museum (V&A) in the UK, to be launched on Friday, will bring exquisite 17th to 19th century fine European ornament...

Date:2023-04-28

Steps being made to ensure rare characters survive in digital era

Chinese authorities and tech companies are working together to speed up the digitalization of rarely used Chinese characters, which will allow them to be recognized by computers as the country's ba...

Date:2023-04-28