Di'anmen plan back on table to boost status bid

2011-03-08 11:00:39

Culture chiefs are weighing up plans to rebuild Di'anmen.

Cultural bridge links China and Europe

2011-03-07 22:11:13

A China-Hungary-Europe gala evening, in which both Chinese and Hungarian artists perform, has created a cultural bridge between China and Europe.

Divine workmanship makes elegant pokerworks

2011-03-07 13:29:39

Pokerwork is a handicraft picture branded on the surface of fan ribs, combs, wooden furniture, paper and thin silk, by using a specially designed iron stylus.

Ten tokens of love

2011-03-07 11:35:57

In ancient China, engagement was an important social rite where man and woman confirm marital ties, next only to official marriage in significance.

Exhibit of Chinese mainland literary giant

2011-03-07 10:05:37

An exhibition showcasing Chinese mainland literary giant Bingxin, opened in Taiwan Saturday.

Upcoming cultural events

2011-03-07 09:57:10

Penghao Theater will host short dramas, music and dance, even Thai boxing, to celebrate International Women's Day.

Focus on landscapes for hotel's new photo exhibition

2011-03-07 09:56:15

An exhibition of photographs taken by an Estonian photographer during a recent two-month tour of China has opened to the public in the rear lobby of the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.

The animal in man

2011-03-04 07:59:07

A novel portrays the ways in which humans can be beastlier than any other creature.

New edition of 'A Dream of Red Mansions'

2011-03-03 10:58:01

Chinese writer Liu Xinwu's new edition of Qing author Cao Xueqin's "A Dream of Red Mansions" will be on bookshelves this month.

Protecting China's ICH

2011-03-03 10:58:01

China is speeding up its protection on the country's intangible cultural heritage.

Patterned footpaths

2011-03-03 10:24:21

On a stroll through a Chinese gradern or park, one often finds oneself walking on footpaths of coloured pebbles arranged in patterns—a feature of Chinese landscape gardening.

Sichuan opera needs protection

2011-03-03 09:59:04

Sichuan Opera, prevailed in its home province for centuries, giving voice to the values and cultural essence of the people.