Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of opera still existing in China, with its origins dating back to the Yuan Dynasty. Kunqu Opera,
Kunqu Opera has suffered a decline since the eighteenth century. The reason is that the audience is required
Flames in kilns (窑炉) around China
Porcelain is made by heating materials, often a mix of China stone and kaolin clay, in a kiln at a temperature as high as 1,200 degree Celsius. Temperature is key to
As a memory that
Based on the Chinese zodiac (十二生肖), 2023 is the year of the rabbit. The Chinese zodiac has
According
The Chinese horoscope (星象) tells us that the year of the rabbit will be calm and at peace. In Chinese culture, the rabbit is thought to be the
Khoomei is a unique singing style and outstanding creation of the Mongolian ethnic group.
Khoomei originated from the Altai native people during the 12th century,
One of the
However, in Inner Mongolia, only the bass (低音) part of Khoomei has been preserved, while it is also
The traditional oilpaper umbrella is made with a wooden frame and hand-colored paper
Although they almost
Some artisans created new designs by
Oilpaper umbrellas have not exactly enjoyed a revival yet, but
Young Chinese bring hanfu to the world during Spring Festival
Young people dressed in hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group in China,
An initiative launched in late January by Xiaohongshu,
The first two weeks of the initiative saw some 10,000 Xiaohongshu users share their photos
Many young Chinese people working or studying overseas also invited
Hanfu, as well as other traditional forms of Chinese costume,
Analysts say the rise
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Delicate, shining, and soft to the touch. The fabric called silk
The style and texture (质地) of silk are
In the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC—AD 24), with Zhang Qian
As one of the wonders of ancient China, silk is not merely a type of fabric but a cultural symbol and a representative of elegance.
The earliest Chinese kites
The method of making a kite can be divided into three parts. Firstly, use thin bamboo strips (条)
Although the basic method remains the same, styles of kite making are presented
The dragon lantern festival is set to open Lanterns, symbols of joy and
The Zigong lantern festival, dating
The lantern exhibition features nearly 2 kilometers of lighted streets. There are about forty sets of different lanterns,
Throughout the lantern festival, there will be a series of Chinese cultural experiences,
Chinese wine culture has a long and rich history, dating back thousands of years. One of the most famous traditional Chinese
In Chinese culture, wine is often associated with toasting (祝酒),