FunFactory opens in Beijing

3 days, 19 hours ago

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Resonance from the heart Moldovan artist Tudor Zbarnea has been exploring the history, tradition, culture and national character of his homeland, drawing inspiration from mythology and folk tales to illustrate aspects of humanity. The newly opened Zhoushan Art Museum adds to the city's cultural landscape, and pays tribute to its maritime history and spirit of embracing the challenge of life …

Art Chinese Shanghai Beijing

5 days, 9 hours ago

Medai Coimbatore: The latest go-to venue for arts, theatre, and music

The Hindu

For anyone following the cultural scene in Chennai, the Tamil word medai carries a lot more significance than its literal meaning, platform. About a month ago, Medai opened a new space in Coimbatore, with the inaugural show featuring film critic Baradwaj Rangan. Having leased space at Clusters Media College, Kamaraj Road, Medai’s Coimbatore venue, with a seating capacity of 200, …

Space Bengaluru Chennai Cultural City Coimbatore Charles

5 days, 19 hours ago

Xiong'an hunts for technological innovation

China Daily

By Zhang Yu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-18 14:56 A competition showcasing technological innovation will be held in Hebei province's Xiong'an New Area next year, to promote opportunities in scientific and technological development that will help the area become a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The second Xiong'an Future City Scene Expo and Series of Competitions recently opened its registration …

Competitions Beijing Geng Scene Expo

1 week ago

Theme parks more than play

China Daily

Summer vacationers flock to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. As her retired parents had never visited a large theme park before, Xiao decided to make the trip a three-generation family experience. When she asked her parents if they would go back again, they said yes, and even suggested visiting other theme parks with their grandson. An increasing number of elderly Chinese, …

Theme Xiao Park Her Parents Beijing Tourism

1 week, 3 days ago

Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

China Daily

Delicate items reflecting China's arts and crafts development over the past 70 years are on display in Beijing until Feb 12. Beijing Gongmei Group unveiled a grand exhibition on Thursday that showcases its inheritance and development of China's arts and crafts culture for the past 70 years. The Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical …

Arts China Exhibition Crafts Beijing Beijing Gongmei Group

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nostalgia rules

China Daily

Dressed in traditional costumes, Chage Fung and his colleagues explain the significance of Hong Kong heritage sites to visitors. The shows are part of the Radix Troupe-produced Historic Site, His Stories' Cite touring performance series. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY On an afternoon in July, actor Chage Fung put on a gray cheongsam, round spectacles and black Chinese slippers. The performance …

Chinese Touring Performance

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nostalgia rules

China Daily

Dressed in traditional costumes, Chage Fung and his colleagues explain the significance of Hong Kong heritage sites to visitors. The shows are part of the Radix Troupe-produced Historic Site, His Stories' Cite touring performance series. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY On an afternoon in July, actor Chage Fung put on a gray cheongsam, round spectacles and black Chinese slippers. The performance …

Chinese

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Veteran artist offers amateurs chance to shine

China Daily

Aspiring amateur actors of various ages and occupations gather for the theater training program at the Xiao Ke Theater located in Beijing's 798 Art Zone. As the other people took turns imitating animals, I was forced to confront my fears of looking ridiculous, being judged, and I had to step away from my usual professional personas," Yu said, adding he …

Liu Offers Amateurs

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Chinese Beijing Foreign Foreign Visitors

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Chinese Beijing Foreign Foreign Visitors

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Chinese Beijing Foreign Foreign Visitors

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Chinese Beijing Foreign Foreign Visitors

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

Theater China Beijing Musical Musical Theater

4 weeks ago

Shanghai launches International Illustration Festival

China Daily

Visitors draw at the International Illustration Festival Shanghai, part of the fifth Yangtze River Delta International Cultural Industries Expo, which opens in Shanghai from Nov 22 to 25. "It is very interesting for me to see the grand buildings and different streets here in Shanghai. The featured architecture in Shanghai also captivated Ugo Gattoni, whose illustrations are usually rich in …

Chinese Shanghai

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

Theater China Beijing Musical Musical Theater

4 weeks ago

Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

Theater China Beijing Musical Musical Theater

1 month ago

Theme parks logged 130 million visitors in 2023

China Daily

Night party and gala performance are among the highlights at the domestic theme park Happy Valley in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. A competitiveness report based on 86 large and extra-large theme parks across the country shows that they received 130 million visitors in 2023, generating a total operating revenue of 30.4 billion yuan. Compared to the previous year, the number of …

China Theme Report Park Happy Valley

1 month ago

Theme parks logged 130 million visitors in 2023

China Daily

Night party and gala performance are among the highlights at the domestic theme park Happy Valley in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. A competitiveness report based on 86 large and extra-large theme parks across the country shows that they received 130 million visitors in 2023, generating a total operating revenue of 30.4 billion yuan. Compared to the previous year, the number of …

China Theme Report Park Happy Valley

1 month ago

What's on

China Daily

Dramatic era After seeing the photographic images his German contemporary Heinrich Heidersberger created with experimental techniques, French artist Jean Cocteau wrote a letter to him in 1962 in which he said, "Let us admire, even if we don't understand". These words summarize the collective feelings of the audience at Creative Machine, a newly opened exhibition at the Taikang Art Museum …

Art

1 month ago

Distance no longer barrier to devotion of Chinese fans

China Daily

The original version of The Phantom of the Opera at Suzhou Shishan Grand Theater in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Oct 22. "It wasn't a cheap outing," says Zhou Yi, who detailed how, in addition to the concert tickets, which totaled 2,760 yuan, their three-night hotel stay, train tickets, shopping, and other costs added a further 2,800 yuan. People like Zhou, …

China Zhou

1 month ago

District launches series of tours to attract Beijing residents

China Daily

Zhejiang province's Keqiao district rolls out a series of cultural and tourism experiences for Beijing residents on Nov 14. Keqiao, a district in Zhejiang province's Shaoxing city, rolled out a series of local folk opera, landscape and gourmet food tours in Beijing on Nov 14 aimed at attracting Beijing residents during the upcoming Spring Festival in late January. Chen Hao, …

Beijing Keqiao Beijing Residents Residents Zhejiang District Launches

1 month ago

Traditional Quyi art comes to Taizhou's streets

China Daily

A Quyi fair takes place in Luqiao district, Taizhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 16 and 17. A special Quyi fair took place in Luqiao district, Taizhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 16 and 17, offering a fresh approach to Quyi. "This is the second year Luqiao has hosted the Quyi fair and we want to allow residents to experience Luqiao's Quyi …

Taizhou Luqiao Quyi

1 month ago

District launches series of tours to attract Beijing residents

China Daily

Zhejiang province's Keqiao district rolls out a series of cultural and tourism experiences for Beijing residents on Nov 14. Keqiao, a district in Zhejiang province's Shaoxing city, rolled out a series of local folk opera, landscape and gourmet food tours in Beijing on Nov 14 aimed at attracting Beijing residents during the upcoming Spring Festival in late January. Chen Hao, …

Beijing Keqiao Beijing Residents Residents Zhejiang

1 month, 1 week ago

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

China Daily

Tian Qinxin, the president of the National Theatre of China, who is the scriptwriter and director of the production. As playwright and director, Tian says she found the production both challenging and innovative, as it blends art forms such as drama, music and dance, and makes use of film, 2D, 3D and artificial intelligence technology to break through the barriers …

Art Chinese Tian Dunhuang

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Distinctive local brands boost Qingdao's tourism

China Daily

Actor Huang Bo makes a special appearance in the parade at the Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival in Shinan district, Qingdao. Innovative and distinctive festivals have provided a supplement to the regular cultural and tourism projects and formats, opening up new avenues for increasing cultural and tourism consumption. The first Qingdao Linyuan Comedy Festival is a new example of hosting festivals …

Festival Tourism Qingdao

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese film festival brings cultural exchange to Munich

China Daily

Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night. Munich welcomed the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night, inviting locals to explore China's cinematic world through a diverse lineup of films. Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the two-week event will showcase 21 feature films, three short films, two animated features, and three animated …

Festival Film China Chinese Munich Kang Chinese Film Festival

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Growth of China's tourism industry celebrated

China Daily

From left: Zhang Li, director of the China National Tourist Office in London, Patricia Yates, CEO of VisitBritain, Wang Qi, charge d'affaires at China's embassy in London, Shi Zeyi, deputy director-general of the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, and Juliette Losardo, exhibition director of World Travel Market, jointly open the …

Tourism London China Chinese

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Growth of China's tourism industry celebrated

China Daily

From left: Zhang Li, director of the China National Tourist Office in London, Patricia Yates, CEO of VisitBritain, Wang Qi, charge d'affaires at China's embassy in London, Shi Zeyi, deputy director-general of the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, and Juliette Losardo, exhibition director of World Travel Market, jointly open the …

Tourism London Chinese China Pavilion

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Growth of China's tourism industry celebrated

China Daily

From left: Zhang Li, director of the China National Tourist Office in London, Patricia Yates, CEO of VisitBritain, Wang Qi, charge d'affaires at China's embassy in London, Shi Zeyi, deputy director-general of the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, and Juliette Losardo, exhibition director of World Travel Market, jointly open the …

Tourism London China Chinese

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watery Wuzhen puts on wave of shows

China Daily

By Cheng Yuezhu| China Daily| Updated : Nov 4, 2024 The Wuzhen Theatre Festival in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, offers outdoor celebrations for residents and visitors. Walking from the entrance of the Xizha scenic area to the town's center, visitors will pass the Wuzhen Grand Theatre, where the festival's opening and closing ceremonies are held, enter the ancient town with its …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Foreign and Chinese Performers Cross-Cultural Crosstalk Show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall

China Daily

Foreign and Chinese performers present Xiangsheng Encounters Foreigners cross-cultural crosstalk show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall in June 2023. The show showcased a novel cultural dimension of the traditional art form, combining xiangsheng with various international influences and languages.

Entertainment Funny Humor Cross-cultural Beijing

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just for laughs

China Daily

Foreign and Chinese performers present Xiangsheng Encounters Foreigners cross-cultural crosstalk show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall in June 2023. Driven by their shared ambition to learn the Chinese language through humor, the two foreigners from across the world embarked on a similar path, training with renowned xiangsheng artist Ding Guangquan, who began accepting foreign …

Chinese Beijing Foreign Mandarin Huang Nishida Xiangsheng

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just for laughs

China Daily

)From left) Satoshi Nishida, Tina Huang and Yegor Shyshov. "By attending shows in person, audiences support the art form in its most authentic and rewarding way," he said. "I understand how challenging it is for a Japanese person to learn cross-talk in China, but my master, Ding Guangquan, always emphasized that art knows no boundaries," he said. "We hope what …

China Chinese Yan Nishida Xiangsheng

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just for laughs

China Daily

Foreign and Chinese performers present Xiangsheng Encounters Foreigners cross-cultural crosstalk show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall in June 2023. Driven by their shared ambition to learn the Chinese language through humor, the two foreigners from across the world embarked on a similar path, training with renowned xiangsheng artist Ding Guangquan, who began accepting foreign …

Chinese Beijing Foreign Mandarin Huang Nishida Xiangsheng

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just for laughs

China Daily

By Hou Chenchen | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-04 06:29 Foreign and Chinese performers present Xiangsheng Encounters Foreigners cross-cultural crosstalk show at the GG2077 Space Station Theater in Beijing's China World Mall in June 2023. Driven by their shared ambition to learn the Chinese language through humor, the two foreigners from across the world embarked on a similar path, …

Chinese Beijing Mandarin Huang Nishida Xiangsheng

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chaoyang Lights Up: A Symphony of Light and Technology

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival showcases the city's vibrant cultural landscape through a dazzling display of light and technology. The festival features over 40 light installations, nine art projects, and over a dozen light shows across various building groups in Chaoyang district. The Liangma River has been transformed into a scenic waterfront destination, offering a unique experience for …

Entertainment Technology Art Light Chaoyang

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Micro Dramas Take Over China, Attracting Millions with Fast-Paced Plots

China Daily

Chinese creatives are excited about the potential of micro dramas, a new trend in the country's entertainment industry. Micro dramas are low-budget productions mostly shot in vertical format, with each episode a few minutes long, that are shown on short-video streaming platforms. The genre is gaining popularity, with the market value of the country's micro dramas expected to exceed 50 …

Entertainment Funny Micro dramas Video streaming Linfen

2 months ago

Micro Dramas Take Over Linfen, China's Entertainment Scene Booms

China Daily

Chinese creatives are excited about the potential of micro dramas, a new trend in the country's entertainment industry. Micro dramas are short, vertical videos with dramatic plot twists and fast-paced narratives that revolve around revenge or betrayal. The market value of the country's micro dramas is expected to exceed 50 billion yuan this year and surpass 100 billion yuan in …

Entertainment China Media Micro dramas Linfen

2 months, 1 week ago

Comedy Triangle Takes Center Stage in Qingdao: A Triangular Collaboration of Stand-Up, Dinner, and Stage Performance

China Daily

A vibrant comedy triangle is taking center stage in Qingdao, showcasing a diverse range of comedic styles and attracting large and enthusiastic audiences. The Yuexikelai cross-talk garden, TTAC 22 Century Concert Hall, and Zhongshan Road China Cinema have been hosting various comedy events, including the Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival, which features established comedians and renowned actors. The festival emphasizes the …

Entertainment Culture Comedy Social Qingdao

2 months, 1 week ago

Beijing People's Art Theatre Takes Center Stage in Shanghai with Diverse Performance Lineup

China Daily

Beijing People's Art Theatre is showcasing their repertoire in Shanghai with a series of performances and workshops. The company will present five plays in Shanghai until Nov 9, including the renowned production 'Tea House,' featuring veteran actors like Pu Cunxin and Yang Lixin. The company is also hosting workshops and lectures to educate the public about the history and legacy …

Entertainment Culture History Theater Beijing

2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient Buildings Alive with Sound of Music: A Magical Symphony

China Daily

The Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival showcases the harmonious interplay between music and architecture through live performances held within the walls of historical buildings. The event, which runs until October 28, aims to revive cultural relics through music and breathe new life into ancient architecture, creating a magical and immersive experience for the audience.

Art Music Architecture Performance Beijing

2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient Buildings Alive with Sound of Music in Beijing's Architectural Extravaganza

China Daily

The Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival combines the beauty of architecture with the magic of live performances, creating a unique and immersive experience. The festival features a diverse range of musicians and composers, each bringing their unique touch to the ancient buildings, resulting in a harmonious and captivating performance. The event aims to revive cultural relics through music, highlighting the …

Art Music Architecture Performance Beijing

2 months, 1 week ago

Festival celebrates renowned playwright

China Daily

Director Zhang Xiao announces the upcoming new play Peking in Flames at the news conference of the eighth Lao She Theater Festival, in Beijing on Sept 27. In 2019, the theater company staged its production Songs of Lear, an interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, during the third edition of the Lao She Theater Festival. Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan will …

Festival Dance Productions Chinese Universities

2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Pianist Bao Huiqiao and composer Zhang Zhao are among the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY Festival combines architecture and live performances to produce magic, Chen Nan reports. When the 2024 Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival opened on Sept 25 at Zhaigong in Beijing's Ditan Park, the audience experienced dialogue …

Music Architecture Beijing Ancient

2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Pianist Bao Huiqiao and composer Zhang Zhao are among the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY Festival combines architecture and live performances to produce magic, Chen Nan reports. When the 2024 Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival opened on Sept 25 at Zhaigong in Beijing's Ditan Park, the audience experienced dialogue …

Music Architecture

2 months, 3 weeks ago

iQIYI to release over 300 new titles, including short dramas

China Daily

Gong Yu, iQIYI’s founder and CEO, speaks at the iJOY Conference in Shanghai, on Sept 25, 2024. iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced on Wednesday the upcoming release of over 300 new titles across diverse genres over 2025 at its iJOY Conference in Shanghai. The conference highlighted the entertainment powerhouse's expansion into short dramas, launching "Micro-Drama Theater" and "Short-Drama …

Upcoming Dramas Iqiyi

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shandong set to host 13th Culture, Art Festival

China Daily

The 13th Shandong Culture and Art Festival is set to take place from Sept 29 to Oct 25 in five cities, including Jinan, Yantai, Linyi, Binzhou, and Heze. This prestigious event will showcase the innovative achievements, emerging talents, and vibrant new trends in Shandong's arts scene since 2021, playing a significant role in unlocking the contemporary value of Qilu culture. …

Art Shandong

FunFactory opens in Beijing

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Heritage provides blueprint for future

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Beijing Comedy Theater launches performing arts season

Beijing Comedy Theater launches performing arts season

Stand-up comedy hits new heights

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