News & Insights Across Asia
China prepares for the 2025 Spring Festival with gala rehearsals, innovative folk music blending tradition and modernity, festive markets in Beijing, and the revival of lost instruments.
A London artist opens a workshop to showcase the diversity of ancient Chinese crafts to an international audience.
Meng Xiaoxia, an arts graduate turned entrepreneur, leads a cultural revival in Shandong by pioneering the hanfu industry. Her dedication rekindles appreciation for traditional attire and Confucian values in modern society.
Post-2000s actress Wan Yuehan brings fresh energy to Sichuan Opera, captivating audiences with her portrayal of Lady White in “The Legend of the White Snake,” and inspiring a new generation to embrace traditional Chinese culture.
Gen Z performer Wan Yuehan brings new life to Sichuan Opera’s ‘Legend of the White Snake,’ showcasing how young talents are revitalizing traditional Chinese arts for modern audiences.
Young actress Wan Yuehan revitalizes Sichuan Opera with her role in ‘The Legend of the White Snake,’ bridging tradition and modernity for a new generation.
Discover how American architect Jim Spear transformed historic villages beneath the Great Wall, blending modern design with cultural heritage.
Yue Opera is experiencing a renaissance through the immersive show “New Dragon Gate Inn.” Yue Opera artist Mao Weitao shares how innovation is bringing this century-old art to modern audiences.
China’s youth are embracing Yue Opera through the immersive performance of “New Dragon Gate Inn,” reconnecting with their cultural heritage in innovative ways.
Li Yunfen of Hebian Village leads a revival of traditional Yao embroidery, empowering local women to preserve their cultural heritage and pursue new aspirations.
Young Dong women are revitalizing their traditional indigo dyeing by exploring natural plant-based dyes, creating eco-friendly textiles that blend ancient craftsmanship with modern sustainability.
The success of ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ is fueling a surge in heritage product sales, linking modern gaming with traditional culture across Asia.
Young Chinese couples are embracing traditional customs in their weddings, reflecting a growing appreciation of heritage amid modern life. Discover how tradition meets the present in China.
China’s ancient cultural heritage is experiencing a vibrant revival, connecting the past with the present through architecture, fashion, and media, enriching global culture.
Discover how Li Caiting revitalizes Hehuang shadow puppetry, bringing this ancient folk art to a wider audience through education and performances.
The Shenyang Dance Club is revitalizing the city’s cultural scene, offering swing dance as a playful alternative to its industrial reputation.
Shanghai hosts the record-setting ‘Marvellous Realism’ African photography show, the ‘Sinking of the Lisbon Maru’ documentary, and ‘Reviving the Blade’ modern swordsmith revival.
China strengthens cultural bonds through international and domestic initiatives, from Zambia’s symbolic gift to the success of ‘Dragonkeeper’, and the revival of traditional arts and practices.
Asia celebrates cultural revivals and diplomatic milestones, from the resurgence of Min Opera in Fujian to burgeoning China-Brazil relations, captivating a global audience.
Discover how artisan Zhang Yipeng is reviving Tang San Cai, the celebrated tri-colored pottery of the Tang Dynasty, blending ancient craftsmanship with modern innovation in a vibrant cultural renaissance.