The painting of Dwelling in Fuchun Mountain

2011-02-25 11:04:25

On March 14th 2010, at the press conference of the two Conferences, namely the National People’s Congress and the Chinese Political Consultative Conference, Premier Wen Jiabao told a journalist from Taiwan a story in response to his question.

Long white silk sleeves

2011-02-25 10:50:36

Long white sleeves are used in performances of classical Chinese operas and dances. They are 0.5 metre long but the longest of them can reach more than one metre. When being swung on stage, the long white silk sleeves look like ripples in a river.

National ballet teams with orchestra

2011-02-24 16:19:34

The National Ballet of China and the China Philharmonic Orchestra are going to bring a series of ballets to classical music fans in Beijing.

Australians delight in Chinese Music during Chinese Spring Festival

2011-02-24 16:19:34

During every season of Chinese New Year over the past three years, local Australians have had a rare chance to enjoy real Chinese chamber music in central Sydney.

Beautiful traditional Hanfu clothes

2011-02-24 14:56:47

When talking about traditional Chinese clothing, one might immediately think of qipao, or cheongsam.

How the ancient Chinese named their newborns

2011-02-24 14:15:40

The Chinese are a bit superstitious, especially while giving the name to the newborns.

Bid to protect fading rock paintings

2011-02-24 07:52:38

A group of 42 rock paintings in the mountains of Ningxia Hui autonomous region are in dire need of protection as the colors are fading.

One for posterity

2011-02-24 07:52:38

An NGO is helping China's ethnic groups keep a record of their age-old customs and rituals.

The sweet and enduring memory--Tianmen sugar sculpture

2011-02-23 17:18:46

There are now fewer and fewer sugar sculpture artists who peddle this art on the streets.

Miniascapes: nature's miniatures

2011-02-23 17:10:32

A miniascape is a miniature of natural scenery, and at the same time a combination of several kinds of art including gardening, painting, literature, among others.

Important days of the Chinese

2011-02-23 13:01:12

Traditional festivals are important events in the life of every Chinese, beginning right from childhood.

Annual Sweet Ball Festival held

2011-02-23 10:50:47

The annual Festival of Sweet Ball -- a traditional snack food in north China, is being held in the costal city of Qingdao.