1 . Chinese traditional painting and dance are two vital parts of the art world. But what about when they meet each other?
This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting was staged on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and went viral.
According to CCTV, this poetic dance program was inspired by the 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains. Created by Song Dynasty (960-1279) painter Wang Ximeng at about 18, the painting is “stunning in its sweeping scale, rich coloration and the expressive details”, reported CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: “mountains and groupings of infinite rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling water”.
To show the Chinese traditional aesthetics (美学) of the painting, the dance performance conceptualized dancers as the mountains. They each had a different hairstyle, which resembled a mountain rock. The clothes they wore were shades of green and blue, which is also a poetic interpretation of the mountains and rivers.
When the dancers swayed 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 wow 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 highlight Chinese traditional culture and have received warm welcome. As for why, it is attributed to people’s great love for traditional culture.
“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. They embrace Chinese culture and are proud of it,” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.
1. What can we learn about the painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains from the text?| A．It was painted in several bright colors. |
| B．It shows natural beauty vividly. |
| C．It was created over a thousand years ago. |
| D．It is of small size but includes great details. |
| A．The unique Chinese beauty shown in the drama. |
| B．Innovative design to dress dancers like mountains. |
| C．What the drama and the painting have in common. |
| D．How the drama presents the elements from the painting. |
| A．Mountains and rivers should be better exhibited in the drama. |
| B．The mountains and rivers in the drama are true to life. |
| C．Modem people value natural beauty more than ever before. |
| D．The drama could look better in theaters than on TV. |
| A．People are more open to traditional culture. |
| B．People are happy to see new forms of art. |
| C．Chinese culture has been spreading around the world. |
| D．People have received more access to traditional culture. |
The design and colors of the Beijing Winter Olympic Villages reflect Chinese aesthetics (美学). The city
The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games mascot Shucy RhonRhon symbolizes reunion and joy. China’s commitment to engage 300 million people in winter sports has already become a
People say that the real culture of Beijing exists
In the mid 20th century, several hutongs in Beijing were torn down to pave the way for the
Because of the interlacement (交织) of the lanes, every house is connected to the other, making
Gossiping in these lanes
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On a bright November day, a graceful English lady walk into a cozy bookshop in the heart of London’s Chinatown. She picked up a orderly pile of New Year cards and calendars decorating with beautiful Chinese paper cutting patterns and Chinese ink paintings. Then she warm greeted the shop assistant. The lady was 91-year-old Pamela Youde whose husband was the late Sir Edward Youde, which served as the governor of Hong Kong between 1982 and in 1986. For several decade, Youde has been a loyal customer of Guanghwa Bookshop. Every winter, apart from buy New Year cards from Guanghwa for her friends and family, he also buys Chinese calendars for each of her four grandchildren. She expects help them learn Mandarin well.
A few months ago, an online video exhibition
Jiangnan, the region south of the Yangtze River, is the home of many Chinese cultural treasures. It represents
Today, the Yangtze River Delta (长江三角洲),
Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Xitang, Wuzhen and other water towns south of the Yangtze River
The exhibition is one of the Visiting China Online
After the Lantern Festival, the following joyous celebration in China’s traditional festival calendar is the Huazhao Festival, a traditional flower festival.
With a history of over 2,000 years, the Huazhao Festival
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Once as significant
1. When is the Labor Day of America now?
| A．The first day of May. |
| B．The second day of May. |
| C．The first Monday of September. |
| A．She has a cookout. |
| B．She hangs white pants. |
| C．She hits back — to — school sales. |
| A．Competitive. | B．Interesting. | C．Silly. |
8 . No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone.
Mardi Gras （New Orleans, Louisiana）
Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a cultural event. Though the celebration
is held every year on the day before Ash Wednesday, the festivities last for months, banning in November throughout January and early February. And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world-famous Tipitina’s on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras).
La Tomatina （Valencia, Spain）
Launched way back in 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. It's also easily the happiest but the messiest, coming off like the world's biggest food fight.
Legend has it that the whole thing started when some local boys joined a parade alongside musicians. The boys made the performers so angry that they tried hit the boys, and a vendor's (小摊贩)vegetable stand fell victim to the incident.
If you go, please follow some simple rules: Don't throw hard objects, squash the tomato before throwing it, stay a safe distance away from tomato trucks, and stop in time.
Montreux Jazz Festival （Switzerland）
Founded back in 1967, Montreux is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. It's also the second largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International Jazz Festival. That Canadian concert may attract more visitors-around 2 million annually. But Montreux benefits from its pretty location on the attractive shores of Lake Geneva. The area is particularly beautiful in late June/early July, when the festival is held.
1. When is Galactic concert held?| A．On Mardi Gras. | B．On Lundi Gras. |
| C．On Montreux Jazz Festival. | D．On La Tomatina. |
| A．Punish naughty boys. | B．Enjoy musicians' performance. |
| C．Throw tomatoes without hurting. | D．Catch people who destroy tomatoes. |
| A．News report. | B．Academic journal. |
| C．Conceit brochure. | D．Travel magazine. |
| A．A festival. | B．An ancestor. | C．A food. |
1. What's "Interesting Culture"?
| A．A radio program. | B．A school lecture. | C．A social organization. |
| A．At a table. | B．On a stage. | C．In a room. |
| A．The singer. | B．The audience. | C．The DJ. |
| A．By writing on a paper. | B．By selecting on a screen. | C．By turning to the DJ. |
