As early as a thousand years ago in Kaifeng, China, there were a group of people presenting art and beauty in a delicate manner. Such craft is known     1     Bian embroidery (汴绣). It is now recognized as a state-level intangible cultural heritage. Bian embroidery is characterized by simplicity and serenity. It     2     (consider) a unique form of artistic     3     (express) of the Song Dynasty. The purest natural colors and delicate stitches (针法) make the embroidery look vivid like a     4     (paint) if not bring it to life. For each piece of work, embroiderers would integrate many elements into it     5     (include) fine art, literature and philosophy. The re-creation of the first volume of the work Along the River during the Qingming Festival is the work of     6     (experience) Bian embroiderers who have long observed the     7     (origin) work Qingming Festival and objects.     8     took over 20 embroiderers a year working around the clock     9     (complete) such a masterpiece. The millennium-old craft still has its charm today. It goes beyond the time, bringing out the fine texture of painting     10     it can also be a treasure that one holds dear.

International Chinese Language Day     1    (fall) on April 20, and this year a series of celebrations, themed Together for the Future, were held by three different organizations at home and abroad     2    (successful).

Officials from the organizations attended the event and delivered speeches, in which Chinese and foreign cooperation     3    (praise) to have contributed to the rapid and fruitful development of Chinese language education around the world. The Chinese language left the impression of having built a     4    (culture) bridge that promoted the exchange of cooperation between China and the world, as well as the global peace and development.

During the celebration, experts and scholars vividly interpreted the beauty of Chinese culture from three aspects: Chinese characters, Chinese painting, and traditional Chinese medicine,     5     the attenders said greatly impressed them.

Professor Yue Qi remarked on the concept of “If Chinese characters could speak”, and proposed that more Chinese stories could be discovered, spread, heard and     6    (understand) through Chinese characters. Director Liu Hong also presented a documentary     7    (feature) Chinese characters. Professor Yang Lei and Zhang Liang discussed Chinese poetry and painting while Dai Jingang exposed the audience to the charm of traditional Chinese medicine and the     8    (wise) of health preservation.

The event aims to express support     9     international Chinese education, and to reveal the charm of Chinese language and culture, while enhancing the cooperation between the Chinese and foreign education partners to eventually build     10     bright future together.

The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was    1    spectacular display of Chinese culture and innovation. The ceremony was a feast for the senses, with stunning visuals, innovative performances, and a     2     (move) tribute to the history and culture of Asia. The ceremony     3    (theme)“Memories of Jiangnan”, using the element of water to showcase the region’s     4     (nature) beauty and cultural charm. The ceremony also incorporated elements of Liangzhu culture and the Qiantang River tides,    5    (reflect) China’s long and storied history and cultural heritage The opening ceremony also     6    (break) new ground in terms of technology, using digital ignition for the first time to integrate the concept of “Digital China”     7    the ceremony. Additionally, the ceremony used a large number of drone performances     8     (create) a stunning visual spectacle. The opening ceremony was a fitting way to kick off the Asian Games, a     9    (celebrate) of sport and unity. The ceremony was a     10    (remind) of the rich cultural heritage of Asia and the power of sport to bring people together.

Porcelain, also called fine china,     1     (feature) its delicate texture, pleasing color, and refined sculpture, has been one of the     2     (good) artworks introduced to the Western world through the Silk Road. The earliest one     3     (find) made of Kaolin (高岭土) in the Shang Dynasty, and possessed the common aspects of the unaffected quality and the     4     (smooth), while pottery wares (陶器) were more widely used among most of the ordinary people. Anyway it was the beginning. In the following dynasties, due to its durability and shine, porcelain rapidly became     5     necessity in daily life,     6     (especial) in the middle and upper class. It was made     7     the form of all kinds of items, such as bowls, cups, tea sets, vases, jewel cases, musical instruments and boxes, as well as pillows for traditional doctors to feel one’s pulse.

Through the     8     (develop) of over 4000 years, now it is still a brilliant kind of art that attracts thousands of people. The Porcelain Capital, Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province,     9     has been praised for thousands of years, will be certain     10     (satisfy) your appetite for beauty.

10 . Do you like Chinese traditional painting and dance? They are two important parts of the traditional Chinese art. But what about when they meet each other?

This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and became popular.

According to CCTV, this poetic dance program was inspired by the 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains (《千里江山图》), created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at about 18. The painting is amazing in its sweeping size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported by CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: mountains and groupings of infinite (无限的) rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling (涟漪的) water.

When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a drama but also an exhibition. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. “More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still impress people as they did long ago.” Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows have featured Chinese traditional culture and received warm welcome. As for the reason, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.

“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mind. They accept Chinese culture and are proud of it,” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.