17th Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival held in China’s Hunan
The opening ceremony of the 17th Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival was held here on Friday. Liuyang is well-known for its fireworks industry. source: Xinhua
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German ceramic artist draws inspiration in China’s “porcelain capital”
Christiane Toewe, a German ceramic artist, joined a residency program in the “porcelain capital” of Jingdezhen for the third time. During her stay, she shared her techniques and ideas with local and international artists, and also drew inspiration…
How Tai Chi becomes a universal language
WUHAN In the cool, misty morning air around the Wudang Mountains in Hubei province, China, a tall German man dressed in black robes slowly shifts his weight from one leg to the other at the Wudang International Martial…
Stepping into timeless Liangzhu where civilizations meet across borders
HANGZHOU As rain misted the over 5,000-year-old Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins, the vibrant traditional attire of Maria Guadalupe Espinosa Rodriguez, director of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico, provided a striking visual metaphor for a dialogue between civilizations.…
3rd Liangzhu Forum champions cultural diversity, heritage revitalization
HANGZHOU The 3rd Liangzhu Forum opened in Hangzhou, capital city of east China’s Zhejiang Province on Saturday, with the theme “Revitalization of Civilization: Cultural Heritage and Human Culture Diversity.” The forum has attracted over 300 participants from more…
Global mayors inspired by transformation of China’s porcelain capital
NANCHANG In an era defined by industrial speed and digital efficiency, Jingdezhen, China’s “porcelain capital,” is charting a different path: attracting the world through its centuries-old ceramic culture and a modern vision for urban transformation. The small city…
Global cultural heritage leaders celebrate legacy and collaboration at Palace Museum’s centenary forum
BEIJING Before flying back to London, Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum, posted over ten photos from his first-ever visit to the Palace Museum on Instagram, with a message written in Chinese: “Happy 100th Birthday!” On October…
Hong Kong to launch exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization
HONG KONG The Hong Kong Palace Museum announced on Friday that 250 ancient Egyptian treasures have arrived at the museum for the exhibition, “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums,” which will be held from Nov. 20, 2025,…
Theater festival kicks off in east China’s water town
HANGZHOU The 12th Wuzhen Theater Festival raised the curtain Thursday evening in the ancient water town of Wuzhen in Zhejiang Province, east China, bringing together hundreds of thousands of theatrical fans. This year’s festival, which runs until Oct.…
2,300-year-old Chinese silk manuscripts return home after nearly eight decades abroad
CHANGSHA Two volumes of Chinese silk manuscripts dating back about 2,300 years have been returned to central China, 79 years after they were smuggled out of the country, through cooperation between Chinese and the U.S. cultural institutions. The…