Shanghai’s Iconic Cinemas Shine for International Film Festival Visitors
Discover Shanghai’s iconic cinemas during the International Film Festival. Explore ten unique theaters that showcase the city’s rich cinematic heritage and cultural charm.
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Discover Shanghai’s iconic cinemas during the International Film Festival. Explore ten unique theaters that showcase the city’s rich cinematic heritage and cultural charm.
Shanghai is set to dazzle the world as the Shanghai International Film Festival kicks off, celebrating the city’s rich cinematic heritage as the ‘City of Films’ with 450 films across multiple venues.
Students and teachers from Iowa embarked on a cultural exchange trip to Beijing, visiting the Palace Museum to experience Chinese history and culture firsthand.
Discover how Pingyao’s centuries-old metal forging industry has transformed from crafting essential tools and weapons to becoming an acclaimed art form, blending tradition with modern innovation.
Over 3,000 athletes in 69 teams showcased skill and tradition at Tongren’s dragon boat race during Guizhou Province’s Duanwu Festival on June 10.
As part of SIFF2024, Shanghai unveils a hand-drawn map merging three classic cinema walking routes, offering a unique blend of film history and local charm for visitors to explore the city’s cinematic soul.
The Shanghai International Film Festival celebrates 30 years with its 26th edition from June 14-23, showcasing global cinema and fostering industry collaboration.
At the home of Iowa’s Sarah Lande, Chinese and American friends celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening U.S.-China friendships.
Shanghai is embracing its rich cultural heritage through art exhibitions and the preservation of traditional crafts, highlighting the city’s vibrant arts scene and deep-rooted traditions.
Traditional marbled Chinese fans are back in style this summer, blending practicality with artistic expression as they become fashionable accessories and unique souvenirs.
Giant panda twins Xing Xing and Chen Chen celebrated their third birthday at Chongqing Zoo, coinciding with the Dragon Boat Festival, delighting visitors with a festive party and traditional treats.
Discover the ancient city of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing traditional Chinese urban planning. Explore its historic streets and immerse yourself in a bygone era.
The annual summer livestock migration has begun in Altay, Xinjiang, with over 400,000 animals journeying to the Altai Mountains, continuing a nomadic tradition spanning thousands of years.
Discover the rich and flavorful cuisine of Xinjiang, where the Chinese mainland meets Central Asian and Middle Eastern culinary traditions in unforgettable halal dishes.
Discover Tuiguang lacquerware, the unique hand-polished art from Pingyao, China, celebrated as one of the nation’s four representative lacquerware traditions.
Two Chinese expatriates in London share the ancient practice of Baduanjin while wearing traditional hanfu, promoting cultural exchange and wellness among locals.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Hulun Buir Grassland in Inner Mongolia, a vast natural pasture renowned for its lush meadows, winding rivers, and vibrant wildflowers.
Chen Xingzhi, the “Grandma of Sachets” in Shanghai, has dedicated nearly 70 years to preserving the traditional craft of sachet-making, a cherished custom of the Dragon Boat Festival.
Harbin celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival on June 10 with a thrilling race on the Songhua River, where 15 teams competed fiercely, offering spectators an exhilarating blend of tradition and sport.
A Russian PhD student at Beijing Foreign Studies University uses music and linguistics to promote harmony in cross-cultural exchanges, embracing the Chinese ‘he’ spirit on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.