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Photographer Wang Wen-hsien from Taiwan journeys to Meizhou Island in China’s Fujian Province to capture the spirit of Mazu, the revered goddess of the sea, highlighting shared cultural ties.
Photographer Wang Wen-hsien from Taiwan journeys across the Taiwan Strait to Meizhou Island to capture the spirit of Mazu, the goddess of the sea revered across southern China and beyond.
Photographer Wang Wen-hsien from the island of Taiwan captures the spirit of Mazu by documenting the goddess’s vibrant traditions across the Taiwan Strait on Meizhou Island, Fujian Province.
Photographer Wang Wen-hsien from the island of Taiwan has spent three years crossing the Taiwan Strait to Meizhou Island, capturing the spirit of Mazu, the revered goddess of the sea.
China’s Huangqiao Town in Jiangsu Province has become a global hub for violin production, now making one-third of the world’s violins. Discover how this town earned the title ‘Cremona of the East’.
The Spring Festival shines brighter as UNESCO recognizes it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting China’s rich traditions and global cultural connections.
Residents of Taiwan, Wang Shu-hua and her husband, Jao Jui-ho, have built a new life on Meizhou Island, volunteering at Mazu’s temple to preserve her cultural legacy shared across the Taiwan Strait.
Talented calligraphers in Beijing celebrate the Year of the Snake with artistic creations that blend tradition and modernity, embodying wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Discover the timeless legacy of silk in Chinese culture, from the delicate threads of silkworms to the stunning patterns of Kesi weaving, highlighting centuries of tradition and artistry.
Experience the thrilling world of skijoring with Jacques Fillietroz, who has been gliding across snowy mountains for over 40 years. Join us for a day in his adventurous life.
Experience the rich heritage of the Tujia people at the Tujia Long Table Feast in Sinan, Guizhou Province, where culture, food, and festivities intertwine during the Spring Festival.
Chinese people across the country celebrated the traditional Little New Year on January 22 with festivities blending centuries-old traditions and modern elements, showcasing rich cultural heritage.
Discover how Kesi, an ancient silk weaving art, is experiencing a vibrant revival as artisans blend traditional techniques with modern designs, creating fabrics that sparkle like starlit skies.
Explore Lebanon’s rich heritage at the National Museum, featuring priceless artifacts from the Phoenician civilization to modern times, and discover the indomitable spirit of a nation through its history.
In 1981, amid martial law in Taiwan, Tsai Fu-Hsiung journeyed to the Chinese mainland to visit Mazu’s temple in Fujian Province. His story bridges cultural divides and showcases enduring traditions.
Driven by faith in Mazu, Tsai Fu-hsiung from the island of Taiwan journeyed to Meizhou Island in 1981, forming a 40-year friendship that bridges the Taiwan Strait.
Tsai Fu-hsiung from the island of Taiwan formed a lasting friendship with a fellow Mazu devotee on Meizhou Island, Fujian Province, showing how shared faith transcends the Taiwan Strait.
Discover how Tsai Fu-hsiung from the island of Taiwan forged a 40-year friendship with a fellow Mazu devotee across the Taiwan Strait, uniting people through shared cultural heritage.
Tsai Fu-hsiung from the island of Taiwan forged a lasting friendship with a fellow Mazu devotee on Meizhou Island in Fujian Province, highlighting the enduring cultural ties across the Taiwan Strait.
Discover how a shared devotion to Mazu forged a 40-year friendship across the Taiwan Strait, highlighting enduring cultural ties.