Ten tokens of love for ancient chinese maidens
2011-03-07 11:35:57
In ancient China, engagement was an important social rite where man and woman confirm marital ties, next only to official marriage in significance.
Exhibit of Chinese mainland literary giant held in Taiwan
2011-03-07 10:05:37
An exhibition showcasing Chinese mainland literary giant Bingxin, opened in Taiwan Saturday.
Upcoming cultural events
2011-03-07 09:57:10
Penghao Theater will host short dramas, music and dance, even Thai boxing, to celebrate International Women's Day.
Focus on landscapes for hotel's new photo exhibition
2011-03-07 09:56:15
An exhibition of photographs taken by an Estonian photographer during a recent two-month tour of China has opened to the public in the rear lobby of the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.
World's largest Buddha College built in China's Henan province
2011-03-02 15:18:04
Henan Buddha College, the world's largest Buddha College, held its first entrance examination from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27.
Experts call for detailed rules of law on protecting China's ICH
2011-03-03 10:58:01
China is speeding up its protection on the country's intangible cultural heritage.
Literature 'A Dream of Red Mansions' with new ending to be on bookshelves
2011-03-03 10:58:01
Chinese writer Liu Xinwu's new edition of Qing author Cao Xueqin's "A Dream of Red Mansions" will be on bookshelves this month.
The animal in man
2011-03-04 07:59:07
A novel portrays the ways in which humans can be beastlier than any other creature.
Patterned footpaths
2011-03-03 10:24:21
On a stroll through a Chinese gradern or park, one often finds oneself walking on footpaths of coloured pebbles arranged in patterns—a feature of Chinese landscape gardening.
Sichuan opera needs protection
2011-03-03 09:59:04
Sichuan Opera, prevailed in its home province for centuries, giving voice to the values and cultural essence of the people.
Cultural taboos in China
2011-03-03 09:32:21
Foreigners are not expected to know all of these things the minute they step off the plane and will be given great latitude.
Tibetans celebrate Buddhism festival in Lhasa
2011-03-02 10:43:21
More than 100,000 Tibetan Buddhism believers are estimated to have gathered at a monastery in Lhasa Tuesday to mark a traditional religious festival ahead of the Tibetan New Year that begins Saturday.
