Beijing’s Qingming Festival Blends Tradition with Modernity
Beijing celebrates Qingming Festival with cultural performances merging ancient traditions and modern creativity, featuring artists, communities, and youth.
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Lion Dance Duel: Guangdong vs. Malaysia Troupes Take Center Stage
Lion dance troupes from Guangdong and Malaysia showcase cultural heritage through breathtaking high-pole performances, blending tradition and innovation.
Experience High-Pole Lion Dance Thrills Through a Performer’s Lens
Watch a first-person view of Malaysia’s high-pole lion dance performance, blending ancient tradition with modern technology for an exhilarating cultural experience.
Mastering Melancholy: Ancient Chinese Poem Captures Autumn’s Soul
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Beijing’s Bread Festival Draws Crowds with Spring Flavors and Artisan Bakes
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Beijing Hanfu Festival Celebrates Spring with Cultural Splendor
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Angkor Restoration: A Bridge of China-Cambodia Cultural Cooperation
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Plum Blossoms Inspire Art Across Millennia: A Timeless Symbol of Resilience
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African Fashion Meets Shanghai: China-Africa Ties Strengthen Through Design
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Michael Learns to Rock Charts Timeless Return to China
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Armenian Violinist Bridges Cultures Through Music in Shanghai
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China’s Expo 2025 Osaka Pavilion merges ancient bamboo slip motifs with green innovation, offering a vision for sustainable cultural exchange.
IShowSpeed’s Viral China Livestreams Redefine Cultural Engagement
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Vietnam’s Fruit Exports Surge as Chinese Market Demand Grows
Vietnam’s fruit exports hit record highs as demand from China surges, driven by lychees, durians, and other tropical produce. Explore the economic and cultural factors behind the boom.
Ancient Chinese ‘Five-Animal Exercises’ Boost Modern Wellness
China’s ancient Wuqinxi practice combines animal-inspired movements with holistic health principles, offering modern solutions for physical and mental well-being.
South African Designers Tout Shanghai as Global Fashion Hub
South African designers celebrate Shanghai Fashion Week as a global cultural bridge, blending African storytelling with Chinese design elements in landmark showcase.
Foshan’s Lion Dance Spectacle Celebrates Cultural Heritage
Foshan Ancestral Temple’s thrice-daily lion dance shows blend ancient tradition with breathtaking athleticism, drawing global cultural enthusiasts.
Global Kite Traditions Unite Cultures, Honor Heritage
Explore how kite flying traditions, from China’s Qingming Festival to global practices, preserve cultural heritage and foster community connections.
Song Dynasty Poem Illuminates Timeless Vigil for Beauty
Su Shi’s ‘Begonia,’ a 1,000-year-old Song Dynasty poem, explores impermanent beauty through candlelit blossoms, reflecting timeless themes of nature and philosophy.