Wenzhou wedding rituals

2011-03-10 10:43:27

Wenzhou, a prefecture-level city in southeastern Zhejiang Province, was once a prosperous foreign treaty port.

U.K. to set up more Confucius Institutes

2011-03-10 09:55:12

U.K. authorities are considering whether to set up more Confucius Institutes in the country in the following years.

Suzhou handicraft shown in Beijing

2011-03-10 09:49:46

Suzhou has brought its ancient handicraft to the capital.

What's new

2011-03-10 07:55:57

Prize-winning works comprise exhibition.

Beijing shows its traveling culture in Berlin

2011-03-09 15:02:26

The Beijing Tourism Administration held a gala event Tuesday in Berlin to promote cultural exchanges and cooperation.

Legend of silk

2011-03-09 10:48:16

For a long period of time, China was the only country in the world which produced and used silk.

A nymph alights on the stage

2011-03-09 08:01:33

Works of literature have often been the inspiration for theater.

National Museum of China reopens

2011-03-08 14:56:25

The National Museum of China has been closed for almost four years due to its expansion project.

Roles in Peking Opera

2011-03-08 11:23:59

In Peking Opera, there are four roles: the male and female roles, the painted-face role, and the comedic role.

Celebrating French language and culture

2011-03-08 11:22:49

The China Francophone Festival is underway through March 24, featuring concerts, films and art exhibitions.

Hair embroidery

2011-03-08 11:08:26

Hailed as a "unique skill of the world", hair embroidery is one of the gems of Chinese embroidery art.

Chime-bell

2011-03-08 11:06:13

The chime-bell, cast with bronze, is a member of the percussion instrument family in ancient China. It consists of oval bells in different sizes arranged to the order of the pitch, which are hung on a huge bell cot.