Chinese cultural week kicks off in Israel

2011-02-15 10:14:58

Monks from China's Shaolin Temple perform Shaolin Kungfu in Be'er Sheva, South Israel.

The tradition of Zhuazhou

2011-02-15 13:56:51

Zhuazhou is regarded as one of the most important customs on a child's first birthday anniversary.

Lantern Festival lights up spring

2011-02-15 07:52:11

Every week we look at a work of art or cultural relic that puts the spotlight on China's heritage.

Year of Chinese Culture to held in Australia

2011-02-14 16:49:09

Peace loving Australia and China are deepening cultural understanding by holding a mutual event in each other's country.

The Dai paper cut-out

2011-02-14 14:04:04

The paper cut-out, a very distinctive visual Chinese handicraft, is practiced by farming women all over China. However, one may be surprised to see that most of skilled hands at creating paper cut-outs are men in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, where the Dai ethnic group resides.

Pipi Lu turns 30

2011-02-14 10:30:00

Tens of millions of Chinese grew up reading Zheng Yuanjie's fairy tale stories about Pipi Lu, the naughty but kind-hearted boy, and his little sister Lu Xixi.

Opera 'La Traviata' to be staged in Beijing

2011-02-14 09:35:28

La Traviata, produced by NCPA, will be staged on the evening of Feb. 13 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing.

Tap Tibetan dance, make a difference

2011-02-14 11:07:14

Lhaze county in Shigatse is about a nine-hour drive from Lhasa.

Capital's festive spirit lasts all year round for art fans

2011-02-14 09:49:29

Over the past decade, Beijing has become a global city, combining the best of Chinese and world cultures.

Drum and bass brings quick beats to Beijing

2011-02-14 09:49:29

Drum and bass has grown to become one of the most widely recognized dance music genres worldwide.

LIGHTING UP

2011-02-13 08:21:49

The annual Festival of Lanterns marks the end of the Lunar New Year festivities with a riot of color, energy, riddles and smiles, and cities all over China are once again aglow with good wishes.

Experience Chinese culture in Chicago

2011-02-11 09:27:48

A Center of Chinese Culture Experience opened Wednesday at the Confucius Institute at the Walter Payton College Prep in north Chicago.