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
Mining has seen ups and downs but traditional condiment (调味品) continues to appeal. Any mention of Zigong, Sichuan province, reminds people
The city, about 200 kilometers from Chengdu has a history of mining salt
But, during Spring Festival,
Hundreds of people got to experience China without boarding
A Chinese tea ceremony, dance and folk music, food-tasting, and much more
In her welcoming speech, Xu Xueyuan, the chargé d’affaires(临时代办)at the embassy, said that Chinese culture is the product
Xu said that intercultural exchanges increase mutual learning and
“You are welcome
“People-to-people exchange, learning about culture, and learning about backgrounds, show that we are not so far
Many people around the world may know that paper is one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient Chinese civilization,
Xuan paper was first made in ancient Xuan Prefecture, now
Xuan paper is highly water absorbent, making it a perfect medium for conveying artistic effect in both Chinese calligraphy and ink wash painting. In addition, Xuan paper
Today in Jingxian County, there
For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been photographing the city, capturing its beauty
“This
With rich historical heritage, Beijing
Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China, hoping to serve as
“I call Beijing my home now,” he said, “I’ll keep sharing photos of China
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation (法规) that makes Chinese Lunar New Year a state holiday. The move recognizes the diversity of cultures that Asian Americans have brought to California, the third
The legislation lets any state employee take eight hours of vacation, annual leave or compensatory leave (补休)
In a
Lunar New Year is celebrated by thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander Californians at community events that illustrate
Also on Friday, a ceremony
Zhang Jianmin, China’s consul general (总领事) in San Francisco, raised the flag with Meron Foster, a senior officer at the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Protocol. Zhang expressed his gratitude