News & Insights Across Asia
Discover how the luminous tradition of crafting fish lanterns in Xiangshan County illuminates China’s Spring Festival, embodying centuries-old hopes for abundance and prosperity.
Discover how China’s ‘Minor Cold’ solar term is celebrated through traditions like Laba porridge and artistic expressions in Chinese calligraphy, capturing the essence of winter and cultural heritage.
Decorative steamed buns, a cherished Spring Festival tradition in eastern Shandong, symbolize wishes for prosperity. Crafted into vivid shapes, they showcase the region’s artistry and cultural significance.
Tourists visiting Xinzhou Ancient City in Shanxi Province enjoyed a free dumpling feast on December 21, celebrating China’s Winter Solstice and experiencing traditional northern Chinese customs.
Discover how China celebrates the winter solstice with ancient traditions, festive feasts, and enchanting winter activities, from gnomon shadow measurements in Dengfeng to dumpling feasts in Xinzhou.
Residents of Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, celebrate \
As Lidong, the Start of Winter, approaches, people across China celebrate with nourishing foods. Discover how this traditional solar term is marked with diverse culinary customs in different regions.
A glimpse into Xunpu Village in southeast China’s Fujian Province reveals the timeless beauty of ‘Zanhuawei’, traditional floral headdresses crafted and worn by local women as a symbol of cultural heritage.
Zanhuawei, the traditional floral headdresses of Xunpu Village in southeast China’s Fujian Province, represent a unique cultural heritage crafted by local women.
Discover the age-old tradition of Zanhuawei, the exquisite floral headdresses of Xunpu Village in Fujian Province, and explore how local women like Hu Ke are preserving this beautiful cultural heritage.
Discover how Chengdu’s century-old Pengzhen Teahouse bridges past and present, offering a timeless cultural experience.
Today marks the Chongyang Festival, a time-honored tradition focused on honoring the elderly with blessing dishes and heartfelt celebrations.
Today marks the Chongyang Festival, a traditional Chinese occasion celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. The festival emphasizes honoring the elderly with blessing dishes and activities promoting longevity.
The Dong people celebrate life and togetherness with vibrant festivals marked by colorful attire, harmonious songs, and communal feasts, showcasing their deep connection to tradition and community.
Discover how China celebrates the Autumn Equinox, or Qiufen—a time when day and night are equal, and communities embrace a season of harvest and harmony.
China’s first exhibition dedicated to national intangible cultural heritage opens in Zhejiang Province, showcasing over 100 precious traditions from 11 regions. Discover the living history of Chinese culture.
Datiehua, an ancient Chinese tradition dating back 2000 years, captivates audiences with its spectacular iron fireworks display, illuminating the night sky with dazzling sparks.
Discover Xiamen’s enduring tea tradition of ‘cha zhuo zai,’ where locals gather around street-side tables to share tea and community in this vibrant coastal city.
Lion dances, a traditional Chinese custom symbolizing luck and good fortune, are flourishing in Malaysia. Through generations of dedication, this vibrant art form continues to connect communities and preserve cultural heritage.
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.