Memories etched in ink

2011-04-20 07:55:58

One man's love of Lhasa's Barkhor Street fuels a voracious appetite for pen-and-ink drawings of its ancient buildings.

Traditional fishing activity atracts tourists in S China

2011-04-19 15:27:28

Fish farming and catching is a convention for villagers living on both sides of Mingjiang River.

Kunqu opera staged in Paris

2011-04-19 12:30:24

"The Peony Pavilion" is a love story about Du Liniang, daughter of a wealthy official, and Liu Mengmei, a talented but poor young scholar.

Not over until the fat lady sings

2011-04-19 09:00:44

Traditional opera is enjoying a revival in the capital thanks to some modern touches.

Virtual tours make museums available to all around the clock

2011-04-19 09:00:44

Anyone who has used Google Maps with Street View, which uses 360-degree street-level imagery, has been on a virtual tour.

Designer adds a little ooh la la

2011-04-19 09:00:44

Yang Guanhua is building a growing reputation based on her designs inspired by French style and luxury fabrics, Eric Jou discovers.

The stage is set

2011-04-19 08:47:47

The Edinburgh International Festival will have a Chinese flavor this year.

What's new

2011-04-19 08:47:47

Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne will perform at the 2011 China Music Valley International Music Festival Beijing, held on April 30 and May 1.

Keane fans love it live

2011-04-19 08:47:47

Keane is a band to watch - as was evident at its debut show in Beijing on Saturday night.

A place where humans and nature get along

2011-04-18 08:01:20

This artist chose a curious animal figure to display a life of harmony.

National art also belongs to the world

2011-04-18 08:01:20

Deserving a place on the stage at United Nations' Chinese Culture Day.

From flowers and birds to monkeys

2011-04-18 08:01:20

Xu Peichen is a contemporary master of Chinese calligraphy and painting, but excels at landscapes, figures, flowers and birds, and is especially known for his monkeys in a Chinese style.