Chinese tradition under the spotlight
With handmade masks, ceremonial dancing and pop music, a new television show is exploring how intangible cultural heritage can thrive in contemporary entertainment.
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Night market of ancient Chinese city revives with fresh vitality
Inaugural lantern festival at Pearl of Silk Road captivates tourists with 'tripping the light fantastic."
Building a Chinese AI idol
New media artist partners with Warner Music China to create a virtual singer, using different languages to bridge cross-cultural collaborations.
In China, the ‘I love, me’ meme defuses pressure of perfection
Popular social media phrase encourages self-acceptance and eases expectations.
Vinyl exhibition puts fresh spin on China’s musical past
Curated by renowned jazz pianist and collector Luo Ning, "Looking Back" offers visitors a deeply immersive exploration of China's musical history through a meticulously selected…
Labour of love keeps Chinese old animation art form alive
Hand-painted celluloid revives golden days of early Chinese cinema.
How tin toys geared up Chinese man’s manufacturing success
A passionate collector keeps alive memories of craftsmanship, design, and childhood joy.
Exhibition showcases relics that highlight and celebrate the sounds of ancient Chinese civilisations
As visitors step into the National Centre for the Performing Arts' exhibition hall in Beijing, they are transported to a realm where the sounds of ancient civilizations resonate…
Beijing People’s Art Theatre: Reviving classics to retell timeless stories
In the heart of Beijing, where the hum of modernity meets the echoes of tradition, a stirring movement is unfolding at the legendary Beijing People's Art Theatre. It's a movement…
Post-2000 young Chinese redefine work, leisure
Tech-savvy generation takes innovative, independent approach to jobs and life.