Expats win prizes at photo contest
2012-12-12 15:48:47
To Italian Lorenzo Barbieri, the Beijing spirit is a mix of love, possibility and responsibility, best displayed by an embrace between a grandfather and a grandson.
China National Museum showcases anti-smuggling efforts
2012-12-12 15:20:31
The China National Museum is hosting an exhibition showcasing the country's efforts in the fight against the smuggling of cultural relics.
Shows for ordinary folks
2012-12-12 14:57:16
The China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Chinese Dancers Association recently organized a performance focused on "sending happiness to the grassroots" in Zhengzhou.
Powerful voice
2012-12-12 14:55:54
Chinese tenor Jiang Dawei will stage a concert on Dec 26 at Beijing's Great Hall of the People to celebrate the 40th year of his singing career.
Translation builds bridges with music
2012-12-12 14:41:11
Xue Fan, 78, is the man behind the translation of more than 2,000 foreign songs, including the famous Russian tune Nights in Moscow's Suburbs.
Old antics set stage for new comedy
2012-12-12 14:28:09
Cross-talk is a traditional Chinese comedic performance that originated during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Funny business
2012-12-12 11:19:33
Comedian Guo Degang is laughing all the way to the bank as his cross-talk empire internationalizes.
Fiery and footloose
2012-12-12 10:37:18
Huo Yaofei says it's passion, rather than technique, that has made him one of China's most sensational salsa dancers.
Dance like everyone's watching
Experts focus on art collections' development
2012-12-11 15:58:08
Cultural relic experts, collectors, antique dealers and art auctioneers discussed how the Chinese art market could achieve a healthy internationalization process at a forum for art and antiques collections held in Beijing.
Overseas Chinese strut their stuff
2012-12-11 14:31:16
The 2012 Global Chinese Talents (Dance) Competition was staged from Nov 27-Dec 1 at the Huaxia Art Center in Guangdong province's Shenzhen city.
Forum faces the big questions
2012-12-11 14:08:45
The Web portal Huanqiu.com recently celebrated the 5-year anniversary of its founding by hosting three forums on international relations, military affairs and environmental protection.
Show mixes pop with folk
2012-12-11 14:04:45
The Beautiful Sichuan, Happy Chengdu event recently kicked off with a concert in Sichuan's provincial capital Chengdu.