Year of Chinese Culture to held in Australia
2011-02-14 16:49:09
Peace loving Australia and China are deepening cultural understanding by holding a mutual event in each other's country.
The Dai paper cut-out
2011-02-14 14:04:04
The paper cut-out, a very distinctive visual Chinese handicraft, is practiced by farming women all over China. However, one may be surprised to see that most of skilled hands at creating paper cut-outs are men in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, where the Dai ethnic group resides.
Tap Tibetan dance, make a difference
2011-02-14 11:07:14
Lhaze county in Shigatse is about a nine-hour drive from Lhasa.
Ancient Peking Opera theater thrives
2011-02-14 10:52:42
Want to watch an old-style Peking Opera performance? Then the Chinese capital's ancient Zhengyici Theater might be a good place to check out.
Pipi Lu turns 30
2011-02-14 10:30:00
Tens of millions of Chinese grew up reading Zheng Yuanjie's fairy tale stories about Pipi Lu, the naughty but kind-hearted boy, and his little sister Lu Xixi.
Capital's festive spirit lasts all year round for art fans
2011-02-14 09:49:29
Over the past decade, Beijing has become a global city, combining the best of Chinese and world cultures.
Drum and bass brings quick beats to Beijing
2011-02-14 09:49:29
Drum and bass has grown to become one of the most widely recognized dance music genres worldwide.
Opera 'La Traviata' to be staged in Beijing
2011-02-14 09:35:28
La Traviata, produced by NCPA, will be staged on the evening of Feb. 13 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing.
What your future holds
2011-02-12 11:16:45
The Chinese zodiac is represented by 12 animal signs each representing a distinctive set of characteristics and personalities.
Animal magic
2011-02-12 10:42:54
China's zodiac cycle is celebrated by the post office with an annual series of new editions of stamps, and some can bring untold fortune.
Song brocade
2011-02-12 10:19:28
China is known as a country with a rich heritage of textile manufacturing. Ancient Chinese textiles developed to an advanced stage in terms of growing cotton, flax, and mulberry trees, as well as keeping silkworms, using minerals and plants as dyes, and developing textile equipment.
Beijing Lord Rabbit figurines
2011-02-11 14:53:20
A unique artwork that depicts a cute rabbit in a powerful pose, Lord Rabbit figurine is considered an amazing symbol of Beijing local culture.