Captivating characters
2012-08-14 10:25:03
Hailed as one of China's best children's picture book creators, Xiong Liang says every time he hosts a reading club, it goes on for longer than he expects.
The art of China watching
2012-08-14 09:11:08
He has spent the better part of his 20s in China, studying, observing and writing about what he sees. Now, Kato Yoshikazu is leaving and wants to share his thoughts.
Olympians are forever
2012-08-12 09:08:31
The story of Eric Liddell is celebrated in the film Chariots of Fire and in a new book on the athlete by a resident of Tianjin who knew him well.
Smart, Young rockers are electrifying
2012-08-10 10:36:27
More than 300 children from all over China gather at a weeklong camp, to play electronic instruments. Chen Nan listens in.
Essential elements
2012-08-10 09:31:27
Tibetan dancer-choreographer Wanma Jiancuo says his new work Shambhala depicts the spiritual pursuit of tranquility, balance and happiness.
Chopsticks corner
2012-08-10 07:56:47
An old saying in Guangzhou goes: "There will be no throat sore if plumwood chopsticks are used, and no headaches with Indian rosewood chopsticks."
A time to cash in on romance
2012-08-08 15:07:31
Based on a legendary love story, Qixi festival was traditionally a day when young, single women demonstrated their domestic arts skills and wished for a good husband.
'The Execution of the Judge of Hell'
2012-08-08 14:25:44
Experimental Peking opera, an innovative attempt to revive a traditional Chinese art, is pervasive nowadays.
There are always lion dance costumes
2012-08-08 14:24:36
As a fifth-generation lion dance costume maker, Zhong Jiachao, 64, has been through the many ups and downs of the business.
China-Nepal cultural performance held
2012-08-07 10:13:05
Young kids and students in different schools learning Chinese language along with Chinese artists performed together at a China-Nepal Cultural Performance show.
Painted faces of Olympic fans
2012-08-07 08:56:15
A series of pictures show painted faces of fans from different countries during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Lollapalooza music festival kicks off
2012-08-06 14:58:07
Tens of thousands of music lovers swarmed to Chicago's Grant Park on Friday for the annual launch of Lollapalooza, a three-day music festival.