Shu embroidery (刺绣), also
It
After
The unique designs on Shu embroidery include flowers, birds, landscapes, fish, and human figures. Relevant products include curtains, wedding dresses, skirts, bedding and so on. It mainly employs the themes of
Shadow puppetry—also called shadow play—
The first shadow puppets were likely made out of animal hides (兽皮). Their strength and
Shadow puppets are usually constructed in
Although shadow puppets can be very creative and elaborate, they also can be very simple. With little
As a distinctive visual art symbol of China, Chinese paper cutting, has been around for centuries. With
Due to their
The oldest
Since its first appearance in Paris in mid-December, the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show
It is the first time that the lantern show,
The show, which opened on Dec.15 in Paris at the same time as the one that opened in Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden,
According to the event’s organizer Yuyuan Inc., 3,000 online tickets
At the brightly lit double dragon-shaped gate, long lines
With their remarkable spirituality and materiality, ancient books play a
The Song and Yuan dynasties saw a peak in the
The Shanghai Museum
The 13th United Nations Chinese Language Day under the theme of “Chinese Language: Together for a Bright Future” has taken place,
Six art schools from five countries joined in the online event with dance works
Language Days at the United Nations seek
Tomb-Sweeping Day, also known
The holiday has a long history,
During the holiday, families will
In recent years, Tomb-Sweeping Day
Despite these changes, Tomb-Sweeping Day remains an important
Located in Wuyuan county, Jiangxi province, an old Huizhou-style mansion has been given a unique twist with a British garden, a cozy fireplace, and a bar counter,
The elegant house
“There are trees, bridges, flowing water, and beautiful Huizhou-style houses. It is how I imagined traditional Chinese culture would look,” says Gawne, one of the first foreigners to adopt an old building in the county. The Qing Dynasty-era house,
After nearly two years of renovation with the help of
About 90 percent of their guests are foreigners, and they can
Horses, dragons, the Monkey King from Chinese legend, skeletons-you probably wouldn’t expect to see this collection of animals and pop cultural icons
Kites, invented over 2, 000 years ago in China, are believed to be the earliest flying objects created by humans. After
The traditional Chinese kite-making technique
The city of Weifang is known as a global hub of kite culture and is
Today in Weifang, there are no limitations on the shapes or sizes of kites,
The living heritage, Kunqu Opera, is harmonious, elegant and emotional. These romantic features make Kunqu Opera one of the most loved art forms in China.
Born in Suzhou, Kunqu Opera distinguished
Kunqu Opera had an important influence on many forms of operas in China,
A living heritage is an endless dialogue between the present