Flavorful Origins trailer: Plantain China Culture 2019-09-16 | Southwest China's Yunnan province is blessed with fertile soil and a favorable climate for abundant agricultural production. Plantain, a close kin of the banana, is one such crop.The people of Yunnan use every part of the plant: Its waxy leaves are used to wrap ingredients for boiling or grilling, its meaty and juicy stems can be enjoyed in numerous ways, and its flowers are served as a cold dish with a dressing.The vitality of plantains is equivalent to the creativity of Yunnan people when it comes to cooking: Full of vigor, versatility and energy.The second season of Flavorful Origins, another masterpiece by Chinese food documentary director Chen Xiaoqing, the creator of A Bite of China, is now online at Tencent.com. The season, consisting of 10 episodes, will shine a spotlight on Southwest China's Yunnan province, a region blessed with abundant sunlight, fresh produce and exotic spices.
Exploring lacquer art: Fashion and future China Culture 2024-10-18 | Lacquer fans has been a trend among fashion lovers in #China for some time, both online and offline. With a gentle float of lacquer in water, everyone can create their own unique lacquer fan. With #lacquerart returning to the public view, how is this traditional craft received by the public, and how can it be passed down into future generations?With these questions, Xenia, a designer from the Netherlands, talked with professor Pu Meihe of Hubei Institute of Fine Arts in Wuhan, Hubei province. How do young people perceive this time-honored craft? What are some creatives ways to apply lacquer art in more daily items? What are the national-level measures applied on protecting and preserving lacquer art?Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Believing in the Process - Exclusive with Olympic Weightlifting Champion Li Wenwen China Culture 2024-10-17 | After winning her second Olympic gold in Paris, Chinese weightlifting ace Li Wenwen gave an exclusive interview to online show Tracking Success. Reflecting on her journey from the Tokyo to #ParisOlympics, Li shared that she has become a much more mature athlete, especially when facing tough challenges like injuries. She emphasized the importance of taking steady steps toward your goals and believing in yourself. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Exploring lacquer art: History and influence China Culture 2024-10-16 | Chinese #lacquerart has a history of eight thousand years. Where did it come from? What did it go through? We invited Xenia, a designer from the Netherlands, to find out more from Professor Pu Meihe of Hubei Institute of Fine Arts in Wuhan, Hubei province. At the Muyantang Museum, Professor Pu introduced many exhibits that reflect how they were used in historical settings, and Xenia immersed herself in this lacquer era. Professor Pu also elaborated on the reason behind the decline of lacquer ware being used today, and explained why the term “Japan” referred to “lacquer ware”, a question that has bothered Xenia for some time. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Exploring lacquer art: Craft and artistry China Culture 2024-10-14 | Traditional Chinese #lacquerart is one of the most recent popular China-chic waves that has been blowing the minds of young people. What is lacquer art? How are such exquisite pieces of #art created? Chinese youths are curious, so are foreign friends.We invited Xenia, a designer from the Netherlands, to delve into the world of lacquer art from Professor Pu Meihe of the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts in Wuhan, Hubei province. There, Xenia is introduced to the steps of making a piece of lacquer art, why the colors black and red are often used in the art form, and even created a lacquer art of her zodiac sign.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Instrumental music: Autumn harvest 2024重阳奇妙游：器乐节目《秋收》 China Culture 2024-10-12 | As autumn breezes usher in the new season, six musicians meander through the countryside, their instruments giving voice to light, romantic melodies. Their journey takes them past rice paddies, villages, pastures, and fish ponds, where they witness the bountiful harvest of diverse crops, embodying an all-encompassing approach to food resources. #ChongyangFestival #重阳奇妙游
Creative performance: Kung fu 2024重阳奇妙游：创意节目《功夫》 China Culture 2024-10-12 | Set in a conceptual “kung fu town”, this performance celebrates the spirit of martial arts and universal fitness. Every resident is an unassuming kung fu master. The program uses single-take cinematography to seamlessly connect multiple scenes and events, offering viewers a fresh perspective on Chinese martial arts culture. #ChongyangFestival #重阳奇妙游
Dance: Yearning for home 2024重阳奇妙游：舞蹈《望乡》 China Culture 2024-10-12 | This program revolves around the creation process behind ancient poet Wang Wei's "Remembering My Brothers in Shandong on the Double Ninth Festival". It features a group dance inspired by the traditions of climbing heights and wearing dogwood during the autumn outing. The performance beautifully captures the essence of homesickness and the universal quest for a fulfilling life. #ChongyangFestival #重阳奇妙游
LIVE | 2024 Adventures on Double Ninth Festival China Culture 2024-10-12 | Adventures on #DoubleNinthFestival, the final chapter of Henan TV's 2024 Chinese Festival series, will broadcast live online at 7:30 pm on Oct 11 (GMT+8)! Join us to watch the show!The show centers on the theme of "Life is a journey towards the wilderness", and presents real characters or stories through creative video formats, leading the audience into the expansive autumn landscape of towering mountains and flowing waters. With rich cultural symbols of the Double Ninth Festival, the show showcases the beauty of #Chineseculture, art, landscape and humanities. Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, falls on Oct 11 this year. It includes many traditions like climbing to high places, admiring chrysanthemum flowers, drinking chrysanthemum wine, eating Chongyang cake and caring for the elderly.#重阳奇妙游 #中国节日
Charging toward challenges - exclusive interview with Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle China Culture 2024-10-09 | Returning from the #ParisOlympics, Chinese swimming champion #PanZhanle granted an exclusive interview to online show Tracking Success.Pan, who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100m freestyle this summer, shattering the world record in the process, said that the most important thing that #swimming has taught him is to always face challenges directly. He said his dream has always been to become the world’s best athlete in the sport. To achieve this goal, he believes that, as well as devoting time and effort, it is just as important to have a brave heart. To find out more, click the video.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
On board G8388: Jinshanzui — Shanghais last fishing village China Culture 2024-09-30 | Getting off at Jinshanbei Station, you will easily find Jinshanzui, once a fishing hub in #Shanghai's Jinshan district. While most villagers have long since traded their nets for other pursuits, former fishermen and cultural heritage can still be found in the old town's alleyways. Click the video to enjoy beach, aqua sports and the old #fishingvillage.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
On board G8388: Black gold made in China China Culture 2024-09-30 | China has become the world's largest #caviar exporter with Qiandao Lake in #Zhejiang province being one major pond for raising fish and producing high-quality caviar. Click on the video to explore more about the local specialty.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Shared changing, shared future China Culture 2024-09-30 | Young Chinese people's travel habits have changed significantly in recent years with the rise of social media. "Check-in" style tourism is increasingly popular.As the number of visa-friendly countries for Chinese citizens grows, the new-style tourists are venturing overseas, facilitating people-to-people connections among countries and also promoting the relationship towards a shared future. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
A summer adventure at Beihai Park in Beijing China Culture 2024-09-29 | Located in the center of #Beijing and close to the Forbidden city, Beihai Park is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens. Every summer, Beihai Park embraces a large wave of lotus blossoms around the lake with the park’s iconic White Dagoba against the backdrop, marking one of the most popular lotus viewing attractions in the capital city. Follow our hosts to relive some vivid summer memories in this thousand-year-old urban park. #Chinatravel Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
On board High-Speed Train G8388: Having a special slice of pizza in an ancient village in Anhui China Culture 2024-09-29 | Located miles from the Huangshan mountain, the thousand-year-old village of Nanxinan seems an unlikely setting to have pizza.However, in this ancient #Anhui hamlet, young American Adrien Brill has infused Eastern and Western flavours into an aromatic, unlikely creation — the "chou gui yu" (stinky mandarin fish) #pizza.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
China Life Tips: 72/144-hour visa-free transit guide China Culture 2024-09-24 | #China's visa-free policies have made travel so much easier for foreign tourists and business people. According to the National Immigration Administration, China welcomed 17.25 million foreign visitors in the first seven months of this year, a 129.9 percent increase year-on-year; while port visas issued rose to 846,000, up by 182.9 percent. By offering 144-hour visa-free transit, regional visa exemptions and streamlined port visa services, China is embracing the world with unprecedented openness. For more details on China's #visafree policies and other services, please visit the 12367 service platform or the State Council app.#chinatravel Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Lacquer masters apply historic touch China Culture 2024-09-23 | People living along the Yangtze River between six and seven millenniums ago had sourced sap from lacquer trees and used it to facilitate their daily lives. The chemistry between a man's hands and raw lacquer evolved in this land for millennia. The advances of human intelligence to utilize the juice of nature, manual dexterity and creativity have dramatically changed the appearance of lacquerwork.Layering #lacquer onto the surfaces of objects multiple times for better protection requires patience; each layer must dry before the next is added. The process results in a distinguished depth, which is smooth, shiny and mysterious, leaving the object in a state of stability and achieving aesthetic heights as an essential part of Eastern cultural tradition.#chinaculture #chinaheritage Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Diplomats explore brilliance of Anhui China Culture 2024-09-20 | The 2024 "Discover #China Cultural Tour” of Anhui for Diplomats in China took place from Sept 6 to 10 in #Anhui province. Diplomats from Honduras, Argentina, Mongolia, Malta, Cuba, and Bolivia gathered in Anhui and embarked on a journey exploring the culture and technology of the province.They visited various places such as Huizhou Ancient City, Huizhou History Museum of Anhui, Hongcun Scenic Area, Yellow Mountain Scenic Area, iFLYTEK Artificial Intelligence Experience Center, Anhui Museum, and the NIO Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Diplomats introduced to culture and technology of Anhui China Culture 2024-09-20 | The 2024 "Discover #China Cultural Tour” of Anhui for Diplomats in China took place from Sept 6 to 10 in #Anhui province. Diplomats from Honduras, Argentina, Mongolia, Malta, Cuba, and Bolivia gathered in Anhui and embarked on a journey exploring the culture and technology of the province.They visited various places such as Huizhou Ancient City, Huizhou History Museum of Anhui, Hongcun Scenic Area, Yellow Mountain Scenic Area, iFLYTEK Artificial Intelligence Experience Center, Anhui Museum, and the NIO Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Diplomats immersed in scenic beauty of Anhui China Culture 2024-09-20 | The 2024 "Discover #China Cultural Tour” of #Anhui for Diplomats in China took place from Sept 6 to 10 in Anhui province. Diplomats from Honduras, Argentina, Mongolia, Malta, Cuba, and Bolivia gathered in Anhui and embarked on a journey exploring the culture and technology of the province.They visited various places such as Huizhou Ancient City, Huizhou History Museum of Anhui, Hongcun Scenic Area, Yellow Mountain Scenic Area, iFLYTEK Artificial Intelligence Experience Center, Anhui Museum, and the NIO Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Get to know Edwin Montealegre, a Costa Rican who set up an orchestra in China China Culture 2024-09-20 | Edwin Montealegre is from Costa Rica. He chose to stay in #Shanghai after graduating from Shanghai Conservatory of #Music, driven by his dream of establishing his own professional #orchestra and choir in China. Through painstaking efforts and support from like-minded friends, he founded a company and formed a 40-plus member orchestra. The ensemble made its public debut in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, on May 18. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Dance: Osmanthus Fragrance under the Moonlit Sky | 2024中秋奇妙游：舞蹈《月夜桂飘香》 China Culture 2024-09-20 | Set in a minimalist yet exquisitely beautiful post-modern Song-style architectural environment, actress Tong Liya presents a dance that captures the refined gatherings of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Through the rituals of burning incense, brewing tea, hanging paintings and arranging flowers, she showcases the unique aesthetic and cultural pursuits of the era.#中秋奇妙游 #chinaculture #Chinesedance Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Dance: The Legend of Qin | 2024中秋奇妙游：舞蹈《秦时明月》 China Culture 2024-09-20 | The dance performance The Legend of Qin ingeniously combines electronic punk with digital effects, blending light art, stunning dance, digital effects and the #TerracottaWarriors. This collision of historical imprints and futuristic elements creates a magical chemical reaction. The entire piece not only recreates the grandeur of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) but also explores the vivid stories behind the static relics.#中秋奇妙游 #chinaculture Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Dance: Terracotta Figurines’ Carnival Night | 2024中秋奇妙游：舞蹈《胡俑狂欢夜》 China Culture 2024-09-19 | In the dance show Ethnic Terracotta Figurines' Carnival Night, the figurines awaken under the #fullmoon, joining teenagers on subway rides, exploring the ancient city of Luoyi with tourists and embarking on a wondrous journey with the Tang Dynasty (618-907) beauty figurines. The show vividly presents the intangible cultural heritage of Tang tri-colored glazed pottery and the #GrandCanal culture.#中秋奇妙游 #chinaculture Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Dance: Four Divine Beasts and the Cloud Diagram | 2024中秋奇妙游：舞蹈《四神云气图》 China Culture 2024-09-18 | In the ethereal dance Four Divine Beasts and the Cloud Diagram, Henan Museum's most prized treasure comes alive. Dancers embody the flowing elegance of the cloud patterns adorning the themed fresco, capturing the ancients' magnificent vision of the mystical world. The seamless blend of dance and special effects blurs the line between reality and fantasy, creating an ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere.#中秋奇妙游 #Chinesedance
Rhythmic gymnastics: Phoenix Soaring to the Sky | 2024中秋奇妙游：艺术体操《凤鸣凌霄》 China Culture 2024-09-18 | #China's national rhythmic gymnastics team, fresh from their gold medal victory at the Paris Olympic Games, presents Phoenix Soaring to the Sky. In a virtual setting, gymnasts twirl and leap through crimson silk, collaborating to form a monumental tree-like structure. The performance creates poetic, dreamlike scenes bathed in moonlight.#中秋奇妙游
Explore Mid-Autumn Festival rituals in ancient Chinese paintings China Culture 2024-09-17 | Join China Daily's digital employee, Yuanxi, as she delves into the rich heritage of the #MidAutumnFestival through a collection of ancient Chinese paintings from across the country. During this season of harvest and the full moon, let's explore the profound culture of Mid-Autumn together!
Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese poetry and paintings China Culture 2024-09-17 | The #MidAutumnFestival is a traditional celebration of appreciating the #fullmoon and family reunions. In ancient times, its festive mood was captured in poetry and art. Let’s explore the unique charms of the festival through these literary and artistic works. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
LIVE | 2024 Adventures on Mid-Autumn Festival China Culture 2024-09-17 | Join us at 7:30 pm on Sept 16 (GMT+8) for the live cultural show "2024 Adventures on #MidAutumnFestival" produced by Henan TV!The program is divided into three main chapters: "Inviting the Moon," "Awaiting the Moon," and "Full Moon," collectively known as the "Moonlit Trilogy". Through a seamless blend of various artistic forms, including dance, music, and spoken word, the show aims to explore and interpret the new significance of this traditional festival in contemporary society.As one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals, the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Sept 17 this year, is an evening of celebration where families gather to light lanterns, eat mooncakes and appreciate the round moon.#中秋奇妙游
LIVE | A Mid-Autumn Night in Cultural Heritage China Culture 2024-09-16 | As the #MidAutumnFestival approaches, join our host Hu Zhe and guest host Yegor for a special night CityWalk in #Beijing!Starting from the iconic Drum Tower at the northern tip of the #BeijingCentralAxis, the newly designated World Heritage Site, we'll explore the historic Yandaixiejie, where we will visit folk art shops featuring Intangible Cultural Heritage paper-cutting and Tu'erye; Afterward, we'll stroll over Yinding Bridge and embark on a serene boat ride through Shichahai, experiencing part of the Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Mid-Autumn traditions, cultural heritage, and China Chic — all in one show. Tune in at 7:30 pm on Sept 15 (GMT+8).
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival China Culture 2024-09-14 | The bright moon rises over the sea.We are apart but share this moment.It's the Mid-Autumn Festival, a night of reunion.The moon reminds me of my hometown, conveying my best wishes to you.May the joy and warmth of reunion fill your heart like moonlight.Happy #MidAutumnFestival!Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Mid-Autumn Festival China Culture 2024-09-14 | The 15th day of the eighth lunar month is the #MidAutumnFestival, a celebration that focuses on the moon. From ancient times, it has been customary for Chinese to reunite with family members and enjoy a sweet mooncake while observing the beautiful moon. #中秋 #chineseculture #chinaculture Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Discovering the hidden gems of Yunnan China Culture 2024-09-14 | When you think of #Yunnan, what springs to your mind? The gentle wind, white clouds, or the quaint villages? In Yunnan's Haiyan village, Heshun ancient town, and Xiaoyu village, the beautiful ecological environment has boosted the development of local tourism, offering new business opportunities for residents. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
UK expert hails Guizhous Yunshantun Fort as authentic example of Chinas rural heritage China Culture 2024-09-13 | During a cultural event in #Guizhou province, William from the UK, an international expert in the visual field, expressed his lifelong fascination with Chinese history and culture. While visiting Yunshantun Fort in Anshun, he said he was deeply impressed by the well-preserved ancient buildings and streets, remarking that this site is an exemplary model of rural #heritage.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Davies on presenting Asias largest African photography show in Shanghai China Culture 2024-09-11 | Marvelous Realism, the first and largest exhibition of African #photography in Asia, opened on Aug 30 at Fotografiska in #Shanghai.Co-presented by Fotografiska and the KT Wong Foundation, the exhibition, curated by Ghanaian-British writer Ekow Eshun, brings together 16 established and emerging artists using photography and film as a means to envisage contemporary African cultural identity as a state of ongoing possibility.According to Lady Linda Wong Davies, founder and chairman of the KT Wong Foundation, after having a home for 30 years in South Africa, she has seen the remarkable development and progress that Africa has achieved with the help of China. However, there is still very little understanding of China's culture in Africa and vice versa.The philanthropist and art patron of Chinese descent who has been committed to fostering bridges between China and the wider world through her foundation then decided to initiate and create an exhibition of African photography, which she deemed as "the easiest and fastest way" to show the Chinese audience what contemporary Africa, beyond animals and starving children, really is.Marvelous Realism runs through Dec 1.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Crystal clear: Pingcheng period glassware of Northern Wei Dynasty China Culture 2024-09-10 | Glassware, originating in Mesopotamia, boasts a history spanning some 4,000 years. During the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), the reopening of the Oasis Silk Road - an ancient precursor to today's Belt and Road Initiative - introduced Central Asian glassmaking techniques to the capital Pingcheng, present-day Datong in Shanxi province.The Northern Wei blue glassware unearthed in Datong reveals the rich cultural exchanges via the Silk Road, blending foreign glassmaking craftsmanship with local resources and unique design of forms. Join the video journey to explore the enduring blue glassware of Pingcheng!#ArtifactsOfChinasInclusivenessFollow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Uncovering Layers of History at Every Step on Beijings Central Axis China Culture 2024-09-09 | Following the successful inscription of Beijing's Central Axis onto the UNESCO #WorldHeritage List, international students from Beijing International Studies University embarked on a cultural study tour to explore this historic area. What features are on Beijing's Central Axis anyway? Let's join the students as they explore Beijing's rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance!#beijingcentralaxis #beijing Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Olympic heroes spread joy, laughter in Hong Kong, Macao China Culture 2024-09-09 | Visiting Team China's energy, positivity wow audiences at celebratory events in Hong Kong, Macao.#parisolympics #teamchina Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Shanghai exhibition showcases Africa through the lens of African artists China Culture 2024-09-04 | Marvelous Realism, the first and largest #exhibition of African #photography in Asia, opened on Aug 30 at Fotografiska in #Shanghai.Curated by Ghanaian-British writer Ekow Eshun and co-presented by Fotografiska and the KT Wong Foundation, the exhibition brings together 16 established and emerging artists using photography and film as a means to envisage contemporary African cultural identity as a state of ongoing possibility.According to Eshun, Africa has long been closely associated with famine and poverty owing to the portrayal of Western news and documentaries, which has created the stereotype of the continent. However, the continent brims with vitality and imagination through the lens of African artists and artists of African descent. Some works featured at Marvelous Realism are specific to Africa, whereas others respond to universal questions that can resonate with a global audience.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Bringing Dunhuangs murals to life China Culture 2024-09-03 | In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands.Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of breathing life into Dunhuang's ancient #murals through dance, ensuring that their beauty and significance continue to captivate and inspire.Home of the #MogaoCaves — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was created between the 4th to the 14th centuries — Dunhuang is renowned for its #Buddhistmurals and statues, masterpieces that not only vividly illustrate the spread of Buddhism across China, but are also enduring symbols of Chinese civilization.As Chang and Gao pored over images of the frescoes, their conversation flowed effortlessly, blending reverence for the past with excitement for their creative endeavor.Their meeting was part of an ongoing exhibition on tour at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang. The 400-odd exhibits include Chang's reproductions of the murals, and are a showcase of the lifetime achievements of the respectable scholar of the Dunhuang art.Read more: https://t.ly/IoGViFollow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
The inspiring journey of African youth mastering Chinese China Culture 2024-09-03 | Check out the talents of African youth! From mastering tongue twisters and performing cross-talk to reciting poetry and singing Chinese songs, their proficiency in the Chinese language is truly impressive. What motivated them to learn Chinese, and what doors has it opened for them? Watch this video to dive into their inspiring stories!Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Cross-Strait youths explore historical mainland water town China Culture 2024-09-03 | With a history spanning more than 1,300 years, #Wuzhen in Jiaxing city, #Zhejiang province is a popular tourist spot in China known for its unique water town style.On Aug 29, media guests from the mainland and Taiwan gathered here, immersing themselves in local culture. Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Four main routes of the Silk Road China Culture 2024-09-02 | Everybody has heard of the #SilkRoad, but not that many people know what the Silk Road really is. Xi Huidong, deputy dean of the Institute of Silk Road Studies of Northwest University, uses a color-coded system to illustrate the four main routes of the Silk Road.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Potala Palace digitizes nearly 1,000 precious thangkas China Culture 2024-09-02 | Nearly 1,000 #thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised, and scanned in high definition in the #PotalaPalace in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, since the palace began digitizing them in early March, said the Cultural Relics Research Office of the Potala Palace Management Office.Thangka is a unique form of #painting in Tibetan culture, typically a religious scroll painting mounted on colored silk and hung for worship. Thangkas cover many subjects, including Tibetan history, politics, culture and social life. Most of the thangkas that have been passed down are works related to Tibetan Buddhism and the Bon religion. https://t.ly/bIIPjFollow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Cultural legacy of the Silk Road: Flow of dialects China Culture 2024-09-02 | Professor Xi Huidong points out that besides food, language also traveled along the ancient #SilkRoad routes. He takes the Shaanxi dialect " kelimacha" as an example.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Cultural legacy of the Silk Road: Exchanges of culinary traditions China Culture 2024-08-30 | The ancient #SilkRoad facilitated the diffusion of various kinds of fruits, vegetables, spices and culinary traditions which we now take for granted. For example, as Professor Xi pointed out, beef and mutton that are used to make the famous Shaanxi dish niurou paomo or yangrou paomo, which means beef or lamb stew with pita bread, were introduced to China from Western Asia about 4,500 years ago.Festa mentions a myth between #China and #Italy on the origin of #pasta, whether the pasta really originated from the noodles that Marco Polo brought to Italy. But the very fact of the existence of this myth testifies to the "spirit of the Silk Road", she says."It says that we really are like one big community. Our basic needs are the same. And taste could be shared".Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
LIVE | Embracing Cultures, Cultural legacy of the Silk Road China Culture 2024-08-30 | The ancient #SilkRoad connected East and West, facilitating not only the exchange of goods, but also a vibrant flow of culture, ideas, and knowledge. Join us LIVE at 7:30 PM on Aug 29 (GMT+8) to explore the cultural exchanges that flourish along the routes and to discuss its relevance in today's world, particularly in the context of the #BeltandRoad Initiative.
Trailer | Embracing Cultures, Cultural legacy of the Silk Road China Culture 2024-08-29 | The ancient #SilkRoad connected East and West, facilitating not only the exchange of goods, but also a vibrant flow of culture, ideas, and knowledge. Join us LIVE at 7:30 PM on Aug 29 (GMT+8) to explore the cultural exchanges that flourish along the routes and to discuss its relevance in today's world, particularly in the context of the #BeltandRoad Initiative.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Huanren forest ginseng going global China Culture 2024-08-28 | Huanren county in #Liaoning province, located in the foothills of the Changbai Mountains, produces 30 tons of dried forest-grown #ginseng annually, accounting for over 70 percent of the national total. #HongKong youth Angel Chan has come to Liaoning with the ambition of promoting Huanren ginseng across the nation and the world. Her determination and drive have helped her carve out a new path. "From being a 'city lady' to becoming a 'county girl,' this transformation is not just mine but also the shared story of Huanren and every dreamer in the new era," said Angel Chan. Through her relentless efforts, Huanren forest ginseng is destined to shine even brighter on the international market, continuing to write its glorious chapter.Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
Chamber music piece brings to life Yue Feis ancient poem China Culture 2024-08-28 | The latest chamber music piece, Man Jiang Hong, or Full River Red, which is named after the famous poem of the same title by #YueFei, an ancient Chinese military general who lived during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), was released by China National Traditional Orchestra.By the orchestra's resident composer Zhao Zeming, the music piece, performed by a chamber music ensemble of the orchestra, was inspired by the famous poem.Like the poem, which delivers strong patriotic feelings and expresses conviction for defending the motherland, the music piece is also powerful and warm in expressing love for the country.#chinesemusic #music Follow us: Youtube: youtube.com/ChinaCultureOrgFacebook: facebook.com/chinacultureorg Twitter: twitter.com/ChinacultureorgInstagram: instagram.com/china_culturehttp://en.chinaculture.org
The Whisper of Time in Wood China Culture 2024-08-26 | The smooth, timeworn contours of a wooden chair seem to whisper tales from another era. Along its armrests, the elegant curves embody centuries of mastery, each line an echo of the artisans who crafted it.But on closer examination, this seemingly ancient chair has secrets to tell. #HandsofTime #craft
