Shanxi’s Iconic Copper Hotpot Warms Winter Tables in 2026
Shanxi’s charcoal-fired copper hotpot becomes 2026’s winter favorite, blending cultural symbolism with culinary tradition in northern China.
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From Soil to Story: Bai Folk Art Captures Life in Dali
Bai artists in southwest China transform local soil into pigments, creating vibrant folk art that documents daily life and traditions in Dali’s communities.
Fireworks Light Up Ningxia: A Timeless Tradition Unites Generations During Spring Festival
Setting off fireworks during the Spring Festival in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region brings joy to all ages, continuing a 2,000-year-old tradition that unites communities and lights up the night sky.
Colorful Cloth Roosters Welcome Lichun, the Start of Spring in China
Discover how colorful rooster decorations welcome Lichun, the Start of Spring in China, bringing good fortune and happiness through a vibrant tradition in rural communities.
Tech Innovations Dazzle Visitors at China’s Spring Festival Celebrations
Cutting-edge technology dazzled visitors at China’s Spring Festival celebrations, blending tradition with innovation through robot performances and AI-themed events.
Costa Rican Student Embraces China’s Spring Festival Traditions
Costa Rican student Ericka Koo immerses herself in China’s Spring Festival, embracing traditional foods and highlighting the universal joy of family reunions.
Traditional Festivities Illuminate China’s Spring Festival Celebrations
Traditional performances like the Yingge dance, Yangge dance, and Sichuan Opera have illuminated China’s Spring Festival, with communities celebrating rich folklore during the Lunar New Year.
Exploring China’s Vibrant Spring Festival Traditions
Discover the rich customs of the Chinese mainland’s Spring Festival, from colorful steamed buns and lively markets to dazzling dragon lantern parades celebrated across the nation.
Illuminating Traditions: Fish Lanterns Light Up China’s Spring Festival
Discover how the coastal town of Shipu in east China’s Zhejiang Province celebrates the Spring Festival with the luminous tradition of fish lanterns, symbolizing prosperity and honoring ancestral heritage.
Cameroonian Student Immerses in Beijing’s Vibrant New Year Market
Cameroonian student Jenny Evindi Andrea Avom immerses herself in the lively atmosphere of Beijing’s 29th New Year Goods Fair, experiencing Chinese traditions and the spirit of the Spring Festival.
Capturing Mazu: Taiwanese Photographer’s Journey Across the Taiwan Strait
Photographer Wang Wen-hsien from the island of Taiwan captures the spirit of Mazu in Meizhou Island, highlighting shared cultural heritage across the Taiwan Strait.
China Kicks Off Festivities with ‘Little Chinese New Year’ Celebrations
China has begun its festive season with the celebration of Xiao Nian, or the ‘Little Chinese New Year’, marking the start of preparations for the upcoming Spring Festival, the most significant event in Chinese culture.
Friendship Transcending Generations: A Mazu Devotee’s Journey Across the Taiwan Strait
Discover how a shared devotion to Mazu forged an enduring friendship between families across the Taiwan Strait, transcending generations and highlighting the unifying power of cultural heritage.
A Friendship Across the Taiwan Strait: The Journey of Mazu’s Devotee
Discover how a shared devotion to Mazu led to a 40-year friendship across the Taiwan Strait, uniting people through cultural heritage and faith.
A Cross-Strait Bond: The Enduring Friendship Forged by Mazu Devotion
A Taiwanese man’s pilgrimage to Mazu’s ancestral temple in Fujian sparks a 40-year friendship, highlighting enduring cultural ties across the Taiwan Strait.
Unveiling the Snake of Fortune: Ancient Blessings for the Year of the Snake
Discover the ancient belief of the snake coiling around the rabbit in China’s heartland and make a wish for the upcoming Year of the Snake with host Leonie Zeumer.
From Winter Solstice to Lantern Festival: Unveiling Chinese New Year Rituals
Explore the vibrant journey from the Winter Solstice to the Lantern Festival, unveiling Chinese New Year rituals that bridge ancient traditions with the promise of spring renewal.
Unveiling the Hidden Meanings of Spring Festival Decorations
Discover how Spring Festival decorations like red couplets and paper-cuttings bring luck and prosperity into homes during the Chinese New Year, as Rachel explores their rich meanings at Beijing’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum.
Ancient Wangchuan Ceremony Ignites Hope in Fujian’s Coastal Communities
The ancient Wangchuan ceremony illuminates Fujian’s coast, as communities burn a ship laden with offerings to drive away disasters and pray for peace and good fortune at sea.
Sweeping the Dust: A Time-Honored Tradition Welcoming the Chinese New Year
As Layue begins on December 31, households across the Chinese mainland embark on the tradition of “sweeping the dust,” a symbolic act of cleaning to usher in a prosperous New Year by sweeping away past misfortunes.