'Serenade of Peaceful Joy' remains China's daily video view champion

Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

The traditional Chinese-style performance by singer and dancer Liu Yu amazes audiences. Rivers to the East The profound emotional impact of Chinese culture on foreign audiences extends far beyond the confines of the dance stage. Seven years ago, video blogger Li Ziqi gained global popularity on You-Tube with videos showcasing traditional Chinese culture and lifestyle, leading her to set a …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The traditional Chinese-style performance by singer and dancer Liu Yu amazes audiences. Rivers to the East The profound emotional impact of Chinese culture on foreign audiences extends far beyond the confines of the dance stage. Seven years ago, video blogger Li Ziqi gained global popularity on You-Tube with videos showcasing traditional Chinese culture and lifestyle, leading her to set a …

China Chinese Journey Chinese Culture

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

China Daily

The traditional Chinese-style performance by singer and dancer Liu Yu amazes audiences. Rivers to the East The profound emotional impact of Chinese culture on foreign audiences extends far beyond the confines of the dance stage. Seven years ago, video blogger Li Ziqi gained global popularity on You-Tube with videos showcasing traditional Chinese culture and lifestyle, leading her to set a …

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1 month ago

Series showcases strong women of ancient China

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Empress Wu Zetian in the documentary CHINA DAILY With each of the four episodes featuring one famous woman, the documentary recounts the stories of Li, as well as Wu Zetian, China's first and only empress; Princess Jieyou, whose political marriage to a ruler of the Wusun Kingdom and later marriages to his successors benefited the Western Han Dynasty ;and Shen …

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1 month ago

Series showcases strong women of ancient China

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poet Li Qingzhao in the documentary CHINA DAILY As a legendary figure in Chinese literature, poet Li Qingzhao's early life was dazzling. When film director Wang Xin delved deeper into historical materials for the documentary Phoenix: The Story of Her, she was surprised to find that Li's brief second marriage had been regarded as a "stain" by some scholars in …

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1 month ago

Series showcases strong women of ancient China

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By Xu Fan | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-05 08:59 poet Li Qingzhao in the documentary CHINA DAILY As a legendary figure in Chinese literature, poet Li Qingzhao's early life was dazzling. When film director Wang Xin delved deeper into historical materials for the documentary Phoenix: The Story of Her, she was surprised to find that Li's brief second …

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1 month ago

Series showcases strong women of ancient China

China Daily

poet Li Qingzhao in the documentary CHINA DAILY As a legendary figure in Chinese literature, poet Li Qingzhao's early life was dazzling. When film director Wang Xin delved deeper into historical materials for the documentary Phoenix: The Story of Her, she was surprised to find that Li's brief second marriage had been regarded as a "stain" by some scholars in …

China Women Dynasty China Daily Wang

1 month, 1 week ago

Variety show displays poetry in modern motion

China Daily

Contestants in the promotional session before a seminar to discuss the variety show Zhonghua Jiating Shici Leitaisai. With his young son, who also shares his love of poetry, Wang attended the Zhonghua Jiating Shici Leitaisai, a cultural TV variety show produced by Shandong Television. The show has aired four episodes so far, amassing over 150 million views of its related …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

China Daily

Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

Dance Drama

1 month, 1 week ago

Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

China Daily

Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

Dance Drama

4 months ago

Poetic dance drama to enchant Huzhou audiences

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Sep 5, 2024 A Chinese dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, is set to be staged at the Huzhou Grand Theatre in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sept 20 and 21. The dance drama was inspired by A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains, a classic artwork created by artist Wang Ximeng during …

Wang Huzhou

4 months, 1 week ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

China Daily

A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

China Daily

A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

Culture Arts Dance Martial Arts Hong Kong Chinese Chin

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Series sings sweetly for young vocal talents

China Daily

Gao Yang, singer and musical actor. China Daily Two years ago when he was 26, singer and musical theater actor Gao Yang performed his first solo concert in Beijing. "For a musical theater actor, the key to protecting your voice is to avoid staying up late and speaking less, but I rarely manage to do that," Gao admits. Producer Peng …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Staging a memorable performance

China Daily

Performers display the elegant art form at the venue. For example, she featured Nandu Fanhui Tu, a famous painting 350 meters long and 44 meters wide, which vividly depicts the economic prosperity and social life of Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty, as part of the stage setting. The director also let the band perform and be seen behind the …

Stage Tian Kunqu Opera

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Staging a memorable performance

China Daily

Performers display the elegant art form at the venue. For example, she featured Nandu Fanhui Tu, a famous painting 350 meters long and 44 meters wide, which vividly depicts the economic prosperity and social life of Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty, as part of the stage setting. The director also let the band perform and be seen behind the …

Stage Tian Kunqu Opera

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Staging a memorable performance

China Daily

A group of young performers from the Jiangsu Province Kunqu Opera Theater captivated audiences in 2006 with their mesmerizing portrayal of characters from the production 1699 The Peach Blossom Fan. Now, 18 years later, these same performers return to the stage to reprise their roles, offering a poignant reflection on their artistic journey and the enduring appeal of Kunqu Opera. …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Series is a fashion treat for viewers

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In the costume drama, Xue wears "pearl makeup" inspired by Song Dynasty fashion. CHINA DAILY Following its successful premiere on the Chinese mainland, it also became the most-watched series on Netflix in Taiwan on June 18. Scriptwriter-director Ma Shige, who co-directs the series alongside Lyu Haojiji and Bai Yunmo, mentions that her experience in helming the 2021 short drama, Palace: …

Drama Xue

6 months, 1 week ago

Series is a fashion treat for viewers

China Daily

Xue with her cousin, Ye Shijie. CHINA DAILY "If you aim to strike a chord with the audience, you must imbue the lead character with a sense of realism," Ma says. "When the audience witnesses the female lead gradually bringing down the villains, they will acclaim the triumph of justice and consequently experience a sense of relief," Ma says, speaking …

Song Dynasty

6 months, 1 week ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Dance Drama Chinese Beijing Zhengyang Gate

6 months, 1 week ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Dance Drama Beijing Traditional Chinese Zhengyang Gate

6 months, 3 weeks ago

C-dramas make waves with overseas viewers

China Daily

The Legend of Shen Li, starring Zhao Liying, was listed as the top-viewed series on WeTV in Thailand. Amid the wave of Chinese TV dramas going abroad, a string of smash hits at home has also gained popularity overseas, exemplified by The Welcome to Milele Village. "These excellent TV dramas embody distinctive Chinese values, showcase the striving spirit of the …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

C-dramas make waves with overseas viewers

China Daily

A scene led by actor Zhang Ruoyun in Joy of Life 2, the most-watched Chinese mainland drama on Disney+. Wang Qiao, senior president of New Classics Media, a Beijing-based production company with rich experience in overseas markets, highlights that costume dramas predominantly captivate audiences in Asia, such as Japan and South Korea, due to cultural affinity, along with a significant …

Chinese Wang

9 months, 2 weeks ago

SDU graduate showcases traditional culture through creative short videos

China Daily

Zhu Tiexiong, a graduate of Shandong University, has garnered widespread attention on the internet for his dedication to promoting traditional culture through the creation of short videos. During this year's Spring Festival Gala, Zhu made a memorable appearance at the Xi'an branch by transforming into a martial character from Qin Opera using special effects within 11 seconds. The videos also …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

SDU graduate showcases traditional culture through creative short videos

China Daily

Zhu Tiexiong, a graduate of Shandong University, has garnered widespread attention on the internet for his dedication to promoting traditional culture through the creation of short videos. During this year's Spring Festival Gala, Zhu made a memorable appearance at the Xi'an branch by transforming into a martial character from Qin Opera using special effects within 11 seconds. The videos also …

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10 months ago

Drama has an enduring appeal

China Daily

Poster of Love Endures. As time swiftly approaches their thirties, the six young people reunite only to confront their respective struggles and stresses, ultimately discovering their true loves after being separated for many years. Xie Ying, vice-president of Youku, said that the drama’s popularity index passed 8,000 on its debut day, making it the first phenomenal hit on the site …

Drama

10 months ago

Drama has an enduring appeal

China Daily

Poster of Love Endures. As time swiftly approaches their thirties, the six young people reunite only to confront their respective struggles and stresses, ultimately discovering their true loves after being separated for many years. Xie Ying, vice-president of Youku, said that the drama’s popularity index passed 8,000 on its debut day, making it the first phenomenal hit on the site …

Drama

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hit Chinese variety shows in 2023

China Daily

The post-90s couple, Zhang Shuo and Wang Shuishui, are featured in the show. See You Again, Season 3 See You Again, Season 3, a 13-episode reality show broadcasted on Mango TV from September to November, delves into the problems facing three couples in the "cooling-off" period before divorce. The series unfolds as the couples embark on an 18-day journey together, …

1 year, 4 months ago

Song lyrics in paintings showcased in Shanghai

China Daily

Familiarity with its cultural soul is the key to understanding a nation, and in China's case that includes exploring and appreciating the poetry and lyrics gifted to the world by its 5,000-year civilization. Tang poetry and Song lyrics have long been regarded as twin masterpieces of Chinese literary tradition. The lyrics originated in the Liang Dynasty of the Southern Dynasty, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Song lyrics in paintings showcased in Shanghai

China Daily

Familiarity with its cultural soul is the key to understanding a nation, and in China's case that includes exploring and appreciating the poetry and lyrics gifted to the world by its 5,000-year civilization. Tang poetry and Song lyrics have long been regarded as twin masterpieces of Chinese literary tradition. The lyrics originated in the Liang Dynasty of the Southern Dynasty, …

Song Chinese Shanghai Lyrics Song Lyrics

1 year, 5 months ago

Zhang still going the extra smile

China Daily

Zhang Yufei pays a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on Saturday. WANG QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Effervescent swim star delivers the feel-good factor after remarkable win streak on world stage CHENGDU — Just two days after leaving the World Aquatics Championships with five medals, including two golds, Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei made another huge splash at …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Exhibiting a timeless elegance

China Daily

Chen Xiyue, a vlogger, dresses in the attire of the Song Dynasty. Young Chinese with a penchant for traditional aesthetics add to the romance of Hangzhou's historic West Lake by parading along its shores in their exquisite hanfu creations, Li Yingxue reports. The man, clad in attire reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty, carries a bamboo pole adorned with a basket …

Lotus Hangzhou Lotus Flowers West Lake

1 year, 5 months ago

Exhibiting a timeless elegance

China Daily

Chen Xiyue, a vlogger, dresses in the attire of the Song Dynasty. Young Chinese with a penchant for traditional aesthetics add to the romance of Hangzhou's historic West Lake by parading along its shores in their exquisite hanfu creations, Li Yingxue reports. The man, clad in attire reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty, carries a bamboo pole adorned with a basket …

Lotus Hangzhou Lotus Flowers West Lake

1 year, 7 months ago

Modern humor used to introduce ancient comedians

China Daily

asked two men to a third person who had just interrupted their conversation onstage. The dialogue was even funnier because it was inserted into a play about ancient history titled Joyful Songs in Flourishing Age, recently presented at the National Museum of China. The statue, dating to the Eastern Han Dynasty, is one of the most popular artifacts in the …

China Museum Ancient Play Dynasty Yang Han

1 year, 7 months ago

Modern humor used to introduce ancient comedians

China Daily

asked two men to a third person who had just interrupted their conversation onstage. The dialogue was even funnier because it was inserted into a play about ancient history titled Joyful Songs in Flourishing Age, recently presented at the National Museum of China. The statue, dating to the Eastern Han Dynasty, is one of the most popular artifacts in the …

China Museum Ancient Play Dynasty Yang Han

1 year, 7 months ago

Documentary sheds light on the captivating story of Shen Congwen

China Daily

A scene from a documentary on Shen Congwen, one of the most influential writers in modern China. A recently aired documentary has shed light on the captivating story of Shen Congwen, one of the most influential modern Chinese writers, and his profound literary connection with his hometown, the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Hunan province. Despite returning to …

Xiangxi Shen Congwen

1 year, 8 months ago

Realistic-themed dramas garner widespread attention

China Daily

While studying at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing more than two decades ago, director Xu Jizhou occasionally had a scene flash across his mind. Starring actors Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen, the crime series began streaming on iQiyi's international platform in mid-January, reaching a total of 191 countries and regions. The director also revealed that they had access …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Realistic-themed dramas garner widespread attention

China Daily

While studying at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing more than two decades ago, director Xu Jizhou occasionally had a scene flash across his mind. Starring actors Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen, the crime series began streaming on iQiyi's international platform in mid-January, reaching a total of 191 countries and regions. The director also revealed that they had access …

1 year, 8 months ago

Realistic-themed dramas garner widespread attention

China Daily

While studying at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing more than two decades ago, director Xu Jizhou occasionally had a scene flash across his mind. Starring actors Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen, the crime series began streaming on iQiyi's international platform in mid-January, reaching a total of 191 countries and regions. The director also revealed that they had access …

1 year, 8 months ago

Realistic-themed dramas garner widespread attention

China Daily

While studying at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing more than two decades ago, director Xu Jizhou occasionally had a scene flash across his mind. Starring actors Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen, the crime series began streaming on iQiyi's international platform in mid-January, reaching a total of 191 countries and regions. The director also revealed that they had access …

1 year, 10 months ago

Popular TV series provides tourism boost

China Daily

Poster of Meet Yourself. Meet Yourself, a popular TV series shot in Dali, Southwest China's Yunnan province, has captivated audiences with its themes of traditional culture preservation, rural revitalization and idyllic lifestyle. Cai Huaijun, the deputy head of Hunan Radio and Television Group Co Ltd, said the show has set a successful example of integrating the film and television industry …

Dali Popular Tv Meet Yourself Popular Tv Series

1 year, 10 months ago

Popular TV series provides tourism boost

China Daily

Poster of Meet Yourself. Meet Yourself, a popular TV series shot in Dali, Southwest China's Yunnan province, has captivated audiences with its themes of traditional culture preservation, rural revitalization and idyllic lifestyle. Cai Huaijun, the deputy head of Hunan Radio and Television Group Co Ltd, said the show has set a successful example of integrating the film and television industry …

Dali Popular Tv Meet Yourself Popular Tv Series

1 year, 11 months ago

Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911)

China Daily

Traditional Chinese operas in the Ming and Qing dynasties embraced unprecedented prosperity. During the three hundred years from the 15th to the 18th centuries, the Chuanqi Opera developed rapidly with its increasingly comprehensive performance system, promoting the formation of many singing styles and opera genres. Fancun village drama stage, Ming Dynasty The Fancun village drama stage provides rich materials for …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Formula of happiness

China Daily

Cao Chang is devoted to vitalizing the folk culture of the Hezhe people in Heilongjiang province. "Ancient people may lag behind modern society in specific technologies, but their exploration of wisdom can easily resonate with us," Zhang explains. The examples of China-Kazakhstan cross-border trade, as well as a Thai entrepreneur in Kunming, Yunnan province, not only tell modern stories of …

China Chinese Zhang

2 years, 3 months ago

Inspirational tales of the ages

China Daily

Heroic figures who have contributed to China are depicted in Tian Di Shi Xin, including military martyrs, Zheng Chenggong the general from the 17th century and late agronomist Yuan Longping. These are scenes from the four-episode TV program Tian Di Shi Xin, which directly translates into "heaven, earth, poems and heart", aiming to showcase the culture and spirit of Chinese …

China Chinese

2 years, 3 months ago

Inspirational tales of the ages

China Daily

Heroic figures who have contributed to China are depicted in Tian Di Shi Xin, including military martyrs, Zheng Chenggong the general from the 17th century and late agronomist Yuan Longping. These are scenes from the four-episode TV program Tian Di Shi Xin, which directly translates into "heaven, earth, poems and heart", aiming to showcase the culture and spirit of Chinese …

China Chinese

2 years, 3 months ago

TV show combines tradition with youth

China Daily

The reality show, Nashou Haoxi, gathers a group of performers of various specialties to learn traditional Chinese opera. For instance, in the show's second episode, Shang, pop idol Zhang Yanqi, singer-dancer Li Sidanni and Liu Shuaiyi, a young performer of Yuju Opera, which originated in Henan province, join the team of Xiaoxiangyu. Apart from using cutting-edge technology to create impressive …

Opera Chinese

2 years, 7 months ago

An inspiring journey

China Daily

Veteran and young artists gather to perform the Yellow River Cantata, a masterpiece showcasing Chinese people's unyielding spirit in the fight against invaders, in the TV show Embarking on a Journey From Yan'an. New TV program explores the ongoing creative influence of Chairman Mao Zedong's talks at the Yan'an Conference on Literature and Art in 1942, and the 'Yan'an spirit' …

2 years, 7 months ago

An inspiring journey

China Daily

Veteran and young artists gather to perform the Yellow River Cantata, a masterpiece showcasing Chinese people's unyielding spirit in the fight against invaders, in the TV show Embarking on a Journey From Yan'an. New TV program explores the ongoing creative influence of Chairman Mao Zedong's talks at the Yan'an Conference on Literature and Art in 1942, and the 'Yan'an spirit' …

Tv Program

2 years, 7 months ago

Outdoor opera 'Princess Wencheng' staged for 10th year in Tibet

China Daily

A photo of the dress rehearsal of the outdoor opera Princess Wencheng LHASA -- An outdoor opera based on the life of a Tang Dynasty princess kicked off its tenth-year performance on Thursday in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region. Princess Wencheng was first staged in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, in 2013, and has been a hit since then, alongside …

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'Serenade of Peaceful Joy' remains China's daily video view champion

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