Whales' grandeur, seen very close
2011-05-08 07:49:05
Creating a bond through mammals' life-size images.
What's on
2011-05-06 07:50:53
The Smile Angel Charity Foundation has teamed up with scores of Chinese and international artists and local galleries to stage a joint art show and charity sale.
Israeli artist to wrap up eight-city tour with Beijing concert
2011-05-06 07:50:53
Israeli performer and recording artist Achinoam Nini, also known as Noa, and her partner Israeli-Arab Mira Awad, will close their eight-city China tour at Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall on Monday.
Keeping modern dance on its toes
2011-05-06 07:50:53
Modern dancers from all over China, both professional and amateur, are set to gather in Beijing to showcase their talents.
Classical twist
2011-05-06 07:50:53
An innovative take on Puccini's traditional opera Tosca will be staged in Beijing.
What they say
2011-05-06 07:50:53
As a woman who ruled China for half a century during its most turbulent years, Cixi needed more than an iron fist.
Timeline
2011-05-06 07:50:53
Cixi, 16, enters the Forbidden City. She competes with 60 other Manchu girls to win a berth as Emperor Xianfeng's concubine-in-waiting.
Portraits of Cixi
2011-05-06 07:50:53
Two books about the Empress Dowager cast new light on the iconic ruler and controversial historical figure.
Rodeo to spur desire for wild west culture
2011-05-05 07:56:34
Beijing's cowboys and cowgirls will get a chance to dust off their chaps and saddle up when one of the United States' oldest extravaganzas rides into town.
Artist of a million cuts
2011-05-04 08:01:03
Legend says an emperor first thought of carving porcelain, but a modern craftsman has perfected the skill.
Ancient jade still has magic to enthrall
2011-05-04 08:01:03
A jade exhibition at Beijing Art Museum traces this love back to its origin at the beginning of Chinese civilization.
