A Symphony of Cultures: Accordion Culture Extends Its Reach to Tacheng

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Sichuan hosts ethnic music week

The China Second Ethnic Music Week opens in Xichang, Sichuan province, on Dec 19 with an ethnic music gala. The China Second Ethnic Music Week opened in Xichang, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province, on Dec 19. The festival centers on compiling and presenting music from 15 ethnic groups inhabiting Sichuan province for generations, including Han, Tibetan, Qiang and Yi, …

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Taicang takes measures to preserve Jiangnan Sizhu

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: December 17, 2024 In recent years, Taicang has been committed to preserving and developing Jiangnan Sizhu, a national intangible cultural heritage item originating in the city. One notable achievement is the gold award secured by Taicang Wuyang Sizhu Orchestra at the third International Jiangnan Sizhu Invitational Competition in 2015, which brought Taicang's efforts to develop this art …

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Exceptional creativity can bind nations

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By CHEN YE in Hangzhou | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-26 09:09 Tea artists demonstrate the Jingshan tea ceremony, a traditional tea-making technique, to attendees of the second Liangzhu Forum in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province, on Monday. To promote national culture and foster exchanges with cultures worldwide, nations must first create exceptional artistic works, experts said at the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

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By Yang Feiyue| China Daily| Updated :2024-11-08 Producers of 10 short films on intangible cultural heritage are specially commended during an exhibition in Kaihua county in Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, in October. This craftsmanship is not only the core value of intangible cultural heritage but also a key reason it has been preserved over time," Zhong says. Zhong's film and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

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The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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A Journey to Adventure and Warm Hospitality in Yining

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A journey to adventure and warm hospitality awaits at an accordion museum and historical street in Yining, China. The museum showcases over 800 different accordions, while the historical Liuxing Street has been renovated to provide a serene atmosphere for visitors to enjoy afternoon tea amidst colorful buildings. The region is also known for its picturesque grassland landscapes and deep-rooted culture, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

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The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guiyang's roadside concert charms European officials

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On Nov 3, an inspection group composed of city mayors and cultural and tourism officials from European countries such as Greece, Italy, Serbia and Montenegro attended a special roadside concert held at the Zhucheng Square in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province. Fully conveying Guiyang's original, open and inclusive music culture, this roadside concert was broadcast in over 150 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liuxing Street's Accordion Museum: A Symphony of Music and Culture

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Liuxing Street in Yining showcases traditional architecture and a unique musical experience with over 800 accordions displayed in a museum. The street offers a glimpse into the local culture and history, with visitors enjoying traditional bread, ice cream, and experiencing diverse ethnic group culture.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Liuxing Street's Accordion Museum: A Symphony of Music and Culture

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Liuxing Street in Yining showcases traditional architecture and a unique musical experience with over 800 accordions displayed in a museum. The street offers a glimpse into the local culture and history, with visitors enjoying traditional bread, ice cream, and experiencing diverse ethnic group culture.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Liuxing Street's Accordion Museum: A Symphony of Music and Culture

China Daily

Liuxing Street in Yining showcases traditional architecture and a unique musical experience with over 800 accordions displayed in a museum. The street offers a glimpse into the local culture and history, with visitors enjoying traditional bread, ice cream, and experiencing diverse ethnic group culture.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

An American guide for a Chinese museum

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Emma Chen talks about the stories behind the ring-footed black pottery jar with 12 symbols to visitors in the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in May. "There are many different explanations, but they were probably depicting specific scenes or events, inscribing on a pot what had happened earlier that day, the way people these days post moments on WeChat," …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

An American guide for a Chinese museum

China Daily

Emma Chen talks about the stories behind the ring-footed black pottery jar with 12 symbols to visitors in the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in May. "There are many different explanations, but they were probably depicting specific scenes or events, inscribing on a pot what had happened earlier that day, the way people these days post moments on WeChat," …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Shenyang Museum hosts exhibition on Hongshan and Liangzhu cultures

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Visitors watch the ongoing exhibition The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization at the Shenyang Museum in Liaoning province. "Spreading the 5,000-year Chinese civilization", a new media joint promotion activity, organized by Shenyang's culture, tourism, radio and television bureau, kicked off recently. Starting in June, the exhibition, named The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization, offers …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Museum strikes ancient notes with replicas

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Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra, the resident ensemble of Henan Museum, revives traditional Chinese music by performing replicas of ancient musical instruments housed in the museum. It's a quarter to 11 in the morning on a regular Tuesday as crowds pack into the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Central China's Henan province. A corner on the first floor …

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Drawing inspiration from ancient artifacts

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"Imagine the anticipation as you approach an exhibit dedicated to ancient civilizations. It's a moment akin to hearing the opening chords of a favorite melody," says singer-songwriter Liu Lian, when asked about her recent visit to Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan province. When Liu was invited to a live performance of the Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Drawing inspiration from ancient artifacts

China Daily

"Imagine the anticipation as you approach an exhibit dedicated to ancient civilizations. It's a moment akin to hearing the opening chords of a favorite melody," says singer-songwriter Liu Lian, when asked about her recent visit to Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan province. When Liu was invited to a live performance of the Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Museum strikes ancient notes with replicas

China Daily

Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra, the resident ensemble of Henan Museum, revives traditional Chinese music by performing replicas of ancient musical instruments housed in the museum. It's a quarter to 11 in the morning on a regular Tuesday as crowds pack into the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Central China's Henan province. A corner on the first floor …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Drawing inspiration from ancient artifacts

China Daily

"Imagine the anticipation as you approach an exhibit dedicated to ancient civilizations. It's a moment akin to hearing the opening chords of a favorite melody," says singer-songwriter Liu Lian, when asked about her recent visit to Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan province. When Liu was invited to a live performance of the Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Drawing inspiration from ancient artifacts

China Daily

"Imagine the anticipation as you approach an exhibit dedicated to ancient civilizations. It's a moment akin to hearing the opening chords of a favorite melody," says singer-songwriter Liu Lian, when asked about her recent visit to Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan province. When Liu was invited to a live performance of the Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Museum strikes ancient notes with replicas

China Daily

Besides music, dance performances are also featured in the shows, which are choreographed based on cultural relics and historical documents. Archaeological delights He vividly recalls when he went to Xinyang Museum along with other members of the orchestra to do research in 2017, there he saw a set of bianzhong that was unearthed in 1957 in Xinyang, Henan province. With …

8 months, 1 week ago

Exploring Quzhou ICH Museum

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chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-04-16 Folk custom items are displayed at the Quzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. The Quzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum boasts an exhibition area of 3,000 square meters and hosts a collection of over 300 ICH items, each accompanied by detailed insights into their crafting processes, cultural significance, and conservation achievements. You can find the museum situated within the …

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Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County

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Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County is located in the southeast of Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, adjacent with Sanxiang to the north and Yuewu to the south. The county has introduced in enterprises like the China National Building Materials Group, China Guodian Corporation and China Datang Corporation, vigorously developed industrial industries such as cement and wind power, and realized annual …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Henan Museum sets sights on shaking up scene

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Ma Xiaolin with members of the Huaxia ancient music ensemble of the Henan Museum. From captivating cultural products to collaborations with popular TV shows like National Treasure and Wonderful Night of the Lantern Festival, Henan Museum is making waves in the world of cultural innovation. Ma Xiaolin, director of the Henan Museum and member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Henan Museum sets sights on shaking up scene

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Ma Xiaolin with members of the Huaxia ancient music ensemble of the Henan Museum. From captivating cultural products to collaborations with popular TV shows like National Treasure and Wonderful Night of the Lantern Festival, Henan Museum is making waves in the world of cultural innovation. Ma Xiaolin, director of the Henan Museum and member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition highlights unique origins

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Nurtured by the Same Water, Bronze Age Civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin at Guangdong Museum is the first such exhibition held in Guangdong province to showcase the Bronze Age civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY A special exhibition in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, showcases unique Bronze Age civilizations and long-standing Chinese culture. The exhibition, Nurtured …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition highlights unique origins

China Daily

Nurtured by the Same Water, Bronze Age Civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin at Guangdong Museum is the first such exhibition held in Guangdong province to showcase the Bronze Age civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY A special exhibition in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, showcases unique Bronze Age civilizations and long-standing Chinese culture. The exhibition, Nurtured …

Exhibition Chinese Guangdong River Bronze Age Yangtze Bronze Age Civilizations

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition highlights unique origins

China Daily

Nurtured by the Same Water, Bronze Age Civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin at Guangdong Museum is the first such exhibition held in Guangdong province to showcase the Bronze Age civilizations in the Yangtze River Basin. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY A special exhibition in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, showcases unique Bronze Age civilizations and long-standing Chinese culture. The exhibition, Nurtured …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Explore Chinese dragon culture at Yangquan Museum

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Dragon-themed cultural relics are on display at the Yangquan Museum in Yangquan city. A special exhibition on Chinese dragon culture has officially opened to visitors at the Yangquan Museum in Yangquan city, North China's Shanxi province, on Feb 1. Hosted by the Yangquan bureau of culture and tourism, the exhibition showcases a collection of dragon-themed culture artifacts from nearly 100 …

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1 year ago

Zhangjiagang launches Yangtze River Culture-themed travel route

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Zhangjiagang, a county-level city in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, unveiled a travel route blending history, art, and food during this year's Yangtze River Culture Festival. The first stop is Huangsipu Ecological Park, where an immersive exhibition showcases paintings depicting the Yangtze River's legacy and a groundbreaking archaeological experience, fusing augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality technologies. At the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Iran hosts art event to present tourism, cultural attractions of China's Zhejiang

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Celadon ware of China's Zhejiang province was featured at the art event held on Oct 30 in the Iranian capital Tehran. An art event to present the tourism and cultural attractions of the eastern Chinese Zhejiang province, and to display the province's celadon ware was on Monday inaugurated in the Iranian capital Tehran. In remarks at the event, China's Vice …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Iran hosts art event to present tourism, cultural attractions of China's Zhejiang

China Daily

Celadon ware of China's Zhejiang province was featured at the art event held on Oct 30 in the Iranian capital Tehran. An art event to present the tourism and cultural attractions of the eastern Chinese Zhejiang province, and to display the province's celadon ware was on Monday inaugurated in the Iranian capital Tehran. In remarks at the event, China's Vice …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Iran hosts art event to present tourism, cultural attractions of China's Zhejiang

China Daily

Celadon ware of China's Zhejiang province was featured at the art event held on Oct 30 in the Iranian capital Tehran. An art event to present the tourism and cultural attractions of the eastern Chinese Zhejiang province, and to display the province's celadon ware was on Monday inaugurated in the Iranian capital Tehran. In remarks at the event, China's Vice …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Cultural event promoting exchanges between artists from Beijing and Xinjiang

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Dance performance at the event. Volunteers from Beijing traveled to Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to give performances and demonstrate intangible cultural heritage recently. The volunteer team,including 37 artists from Central Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble, Beijing Opera and Dance Company and Beijing Opera Arts College, performed Peking Opera, traditional music in Hotan and Kashgar. Wu Lei, dancer and vice-president of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

37th Taishan Intl Mountain Climbing Festival held in Shandong

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Chinese and foreign visitors pose for photos at the Taishan Mountain. The 37th Taishan International Mountain Climbing Festival was held in Tai'an city, East China's Shandong province, from Sept 3 to 6, attended by nearly 500 guests from both China and abroad. Under the theme of "Ascend Taishan Mountain to View the World", the international festival featured a diverse range …

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1 year, 3 months ago

37th Taishan Intl Mountain Climbing Festival held in Shandong

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Chinese and foreign visitors pose for photos at the Taishan Mountain. The 37th Taishan International Mountain Climbing Festival was held in Tai'an city, East China's Shandong province, from Sept 3 to 6, attended by nearly 500 guests from both China and abroad. Under the theme of "Ascend Taishan Mountain to View the World", the international festival featured a diverse range …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Xinjiang cultural heritage exhibition proves success

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An intangible cultural heritage exhibition is held in Aksu prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region from Aug 23 to 27. An intangible cultural heritage exhibition, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the government of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, was held from Aug 23-27 in Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang. Representatives from 19 provinces and cities across the country …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Relics of early Chinese civilization put on display in Shanghai

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Fang Xiangming, head of the Zhejiang Institute of Archaeology, introduces a jade cong belonging to Liangzhu culture, from about 5,300 to 4,300 years ago, at Shanghai Museum. Organized by Shanghai Museum with support from the administration of cultural heritage of Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, the exhibition is the first and largest exhibition in China featuring the archaeology of …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Relics of early Chinese civilization put on display in Shanghai

China Daily

Fang Xiangming, head of the Zhejiang Institute of Archaeology, introduces a jade cong belonging to Liangzhu culture, from about 5,300 to 4,300 years ago, at Shanghai Museum. Organized by Shanghai Museum with support from the administration of cultural heritage of Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, the exhibition is the first and largest exhibition in China featuring the archaeology of …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Digitalization brings cultural heritage to life

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Visitors look at the exhibits in the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Yueqing, Zhejiang province. The new branch of the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum opened on Monday, which will serve as a new space for experiencing intangible cultural heritage. It consists of a basic display area, digital scene area, lecture hall for intangible cultural heritage, themed creative area …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Digitalization brings cultural heritage to life

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Visitors look at the exhibits in the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Yueqing, Zhejiang province. The new branch of the Yueqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum opened on Monday, which will serve as a new space for experiencing intangible cultural heritage. It consists of a basic display area, digital scene area, lecture hall for intangible cultural heritage, themed creative area …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Kunshan's culture and tourism attract intl visitors

China Daily

Kunshan city in East China’s Jiangsu province is taking advantage of its rich cultural heritage and tourism potential to build future consumption, industrial, and economic advantages. The group then walked the short distance to Qiandeng Ancient Town’s Kunqu opera house to watch a performance. After two breath-taking Kunqu performances, Mugeeb Mohamed Al-Samhi, an international student from Yemen, stated, “It was …

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1 year, 9 months ago

National Culture Heritages in Guangxi (Chinese Quyi)

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Guangxi Wenchang Actors perform Guangxi Wenchang. Guilin Fishing Drum is a local traditional vocal performance art of Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The narrative, singing, and emotional performance form of Guilin Fishing Drum was deeply influenced by Hunan Fishing Drum. In the 1930s, fishing drum artists could be seen beating fishing drums and singing in the busy places of Guilin …

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2 years ago

Wuxi builds on its heritage

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Longguang Pagoda stands high as an icon of Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. Explore any new city, and one can see that urbanization often creates landscapes filled with visual faux pas, whitewashed by demanding modernism. Wuxi, situated on the banks of the Taihu Lake in Jiangsu province, is living proof of the old adage "if you want to …

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Wuxi builds on its heritage

China Daily

Longguang Pagoda stands high as an icon of Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. Explore any new city, and one can see that urbanization often creates landscapes filled with visual faux pas, whitewashed by demanding modernism. Wuxi, situated on the banks of the Taihu Lake in Jiangsu province, is living proof of the old adage "if you want to …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Explore Shenzhen with Google Arts & Culture

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Evolving from a 7000-year-old fishing village to a dynamic modern city in the past 40 years, Shenzhen in Guangdong province boasts some of China’s largest buildings while also having some of the most stunning natural parks and beaches in the country. Today, Google Arts & Culture, in collaboration with 5 of Shenzhen’s top institutions - the Shenzhen Museum, Shenzhen Foundation …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Explore Shenzhen with Google Arts & Culture

China Daily

Evolving from a 7000-year-old fishing village to a dynamic modern city in the past 40 years, Shenzhen in Guangdong province boasts some of China’s largest buildings while also having some of the most stunning natural parks and beaches in the country. Today, Google Arts & Culture, in collaboration with 5 of Shenzhen’s top institutions - the Shenzhen Museum, Shenzhen Foundation …

City Museum Shenzhen

2 years, 1 month ago

Explore Shenzhen with Google Arts & Culture

China Daily

Evolving from a 7000-year-old fishing village to a dynamic modern city in the past 40 years, Shenzhen in Guangdong province boasts some of China’s largest buildings while also having some of the most stunning natural parks and beaches in the country. Today, Google Arts & Culture, in collaboration with 5 of Shenzhen’s top institutions - the Shenzhen Museum, Shenzhen Foundation …

City Museum Shenzhen

2 years, 1 month ago

Explore Shenzhen with Google Arts & Culture

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Discover Tradition - Immerse yourself in Shenzhen’s cultural heritage and discover traditional dances such as the exquisitely colorful Fish Lantern Dance from Shatoujiao tracing back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties; the Qilin Dance which celebrates the power and wisdom of the Qilin, also known as Chinese Unicorn and one of the 4 sacred animals of Chinese mythology …

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A Symphony of Cultures: Accordion Culture Extends Its Reach to Tacheng

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