Qinhuai Lantern Fair applies for UN World Intangible Cultural Heritage

2011-02-23 10:17:39

Qinhuai District of Nanjing city has already initiated the procedure of applying to the U.N. World Intangible Cultural Heritage for "Qinhuai Lantern Fair" officially.

Chinese acrobats perform in Washington

2011-02-23 09:51:41

Chinese acrobats perform on the grand show titled "Cultures of China, Festival of Spring" during its special global art tour in Washington.

Mound tombs found in East China

2011-02-23 07:46:10

More than 50 mound tombs have been found in East China's Zhejiang province.

The culture of Chinese small living goods

2011-02-22 10:58:12

With a long, unbroken history and culture, China’s traditional arts have made one of the greatest artistic and cultural contributions to the nation’s rich heritage and to mankind.

Music embodies Chinese culture

2011-02-22 07:54:54

Rare guqin - traditional plucked seven-stringed zithers - dating back to ancient times have been selling like hot cakes at recent auctions in China.

Photographers capture China heritages

2011-02-21 11:12:23

A recent photography exhibition in Madrid, Spain focused its spotlight on China's cultural heritages that could be the envy of the world.

Getting married later in life

2011-02-21 09:43:19

Marrying later is a very modern trend, not just in China but also in Europe, Japan and the United States.

History patched by straws

2011-02-18 14:37:17

Straw patchwork is a well-known Chinese art and boasts a history of over 2000 years.

Exhibition gives a taste of Chinese art in Milan

2011-02-18 14:23:18

A touring exhibition of Chinese art kicked off in Milan on Thursday, acquainting an enthusiastic audience with works of contemporary artists in China.

One country, two worlds

2011-02-18 08:15:59

Photography exhibition presents two views of contemporary China.

The ones to watch for

2011-02-18 08:15:59

When the Louvre Meets the Forbidden City,this documentary offers an in-depth exploration of Chinese and Western art.

Real China

2011-02-18 08:15:59

CCTV's new all-documentary channel is an attempt to build nation's image while also giving a boost to local documentary makers.