
UNESCO Envoy Urges China to Amplify Cultural Voice on Global Stage
UNESCO’s Lemi Ponifasio highlights China’s underrepresentation in global theater, urging cultural confidence and international artistic collaboration.
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UNESCO’s Lemi Ponifasio highlights China’s underrepresentation in global theater, urging cultural confidence and international artistic collaboration.
Beijing hosts 600 delegates from 140 countries to promote cross-cultural understanding and global peace through dialogue on civilizations.
Ancient felt-making techniques from Kyrgyzstan and Inner Mongolia, recognized by UNESCO, preserve nomadic heritage through vibrant symbols of nature and spirituality.
UNESCO-listed Falak tradition of China’s Tajik ethnic group gains protection, offering insights into cultural preservation and Central Asian heritage.
The 9th Chengdu International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage showcases traditions from over 60 countries and regions, fostering global unity through heritage.
Chinese scientist Prof. Wang Xiaoyun honored for cryptography breakthroughs, inspiring women in STEM among 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO laureates from five countries.
Explore Suzhou’s classical gardens, where centuries-old designs blend nature and philosophy into living art, offering insights into China’s enduring cultural traditions.
The 1978 live concert using 2,400-year-old Zeng Hou Yi Bronze Chimes marked a milestone in archaeology and music, now recognized by UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Young Shaolin monk Shi Yancong demonstrates ancient fist techniques blending physical skill with internal energy flow, revealing China’s living cultural legacy.
Beijing’s 600-year-old Temple of Heaven continues to awe visitors as a masterpiece of cosmic philosophy and imperial Chinese heritage.
China and Cambodia’s joint Angkor restoration showcases cultural cooperation and strengthened bilateral ties, preserving heritage for future generations.
Exploring how China’s Maijishan Grottoes and Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary highlight shared spiritual heritage and cross-border cultural cooperation, fostering appreciation for Asia’s interconnected history.
Discover the Kaiping Diaolou, Guangdong’s UNESCO-listed towers blending Eastern and Western architecture, built by overseas Chinese to protect their homeland.
Zhejiang’s Xitou Village, home to UNESCO-recognized Longquan Celadon, transforms into a cultural tourism hotspot, blending ancient traditions with rural economic revitalization.
Yongding Tulou in Fujian, southeastern China, are UNESCO-listed earth buildings and cultural icons of the Hakka people, also inspiring the animated film ‘Big Fish & Begonia.’
Discover the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing over 1,500 years of China’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.
Discover how Zhangjiajie’s mist-shrouded sandstone pillars in China’s Hunan Province inspired the iconic world of Pandora in James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’.
Explore the rich history and intricate craftsmanship of Nanjing Yunjin brocade, a UNESCO-recognized silk tradition that has evolved from ancient dynasties to modern times.
Discover the intricate artistry of Nanjing Yunjin brocade, a UNESCO-recognized craft that weaves history, culture, and unparalleled craftsmanship.
The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Zhejiang Province is a UNESCO World Heritage site that plays a crucial role in China’s economic development and cultural heritage.