Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 week, 5 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and their take on the Grand Canal. Artists, designers, art aficionados, creators as well as museums, galleries and high education institutions are all welcome to participate, both online and offline, and lavish their creativity on the eight provinces and cities along the Grand Canal. We are looking forward to bringing to life the cultural relics and national treasures along the banks of the Grand Canal, in the most authentic Chinese way and the most global expressions.

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Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 week, 5 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition
1 month ago

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition

China Daily  

Art performance at the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition on Monday in Beijing. On Monday, the Millennial Integration, Decadal Transformation — 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition, organized by the Capital Library of China in collaboration with seven libraries under the guidance of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, launched in the Beijing Library. The …

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition
1 month ago

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition

China Daily  

Art performance at the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition on Monday in Beijing. On Monday, the Millennial Integration, Decadal Transformation — 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition, organized by the Capital Library of China in collaboration with seven libraries under the guidance of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, launched in the Beijing Library. The …

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition
1 month ago

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-18 20:35 Art performance at the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition on Monday in Beijing. On Monday, the Millennial Integration, Decadal Transformation — 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition, organized by the Capital Library of China in collaboration with seven libraries under the guidance of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, launched …

A shared commitment
2 months, 4 weeks ago

A shared commitment

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The UNESCO-China partnership is not only for global heritage preservation but also a catalyst for fostering a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world In a world characterized by swift urban expansion, environmental crises and socioeconomic shifts, the safeguarding of our cultural and natural heritage is more than just a preservation effort — it is an affirmation of …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

The Grand Canal flows through Tongzhou district of Beijing. Once a pivotal inland transport hub along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the capital is now making great strides in protecting, inheriting and utilizing the cultural significance and historical legacy associated with the Grand Canal. Wang Youquan, director of the archaeology division at the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau, stated that the essence …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

The Grand Canal flows through Tongzhou district of Beijing. Once a pivotal inland transport hub along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the capital is now making great strides in protecting, inheriting and utilizing the cultural significance and historical legacy associated with the Grand Canal. Wang Youquan, director of the archaeology division at the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau, stated that the essence …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Film and TV forum whets viewing appetites
3 months ago

Film and TV forum whets viewing appetites

China Daily  

"I have come back to China many times to explore its cities, people and culture, as well as to collaborate with filmmakers. "This forum allows us to meet old and new friends, as well as develop new projects that bring together Chinese and French artists." Additionally, the second edition of "New Era, New Images", a program organized by the China …

The Grand Canal and reviving tradition of Chinese culture – talks held in Yangzhou
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Grand Canal and reviving tradition of Chinese culture – talks held in Yangzhou

China Daily  

Gu Feng, former head of the Yangzhou Cultural Heritage Bureau, makes a speech at the sharing meeting on Aug 30, 2024. Gu Feng, former head of the Yangzhou Cultural Heritage Bureau, said the Yangzhou section of the Grand Canal has played a pivotal role in grain transportation and agricultural irrigation in a long history since the Sui Dynasty. He underscored …

Xi stresses preserving China's cultural, natural heritage
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi stresses preserving China's cultural, natural heritage

China Daily  

BEIJING - President Xi Jinping has urged further efforts to preserve the country's cultural and natural treasures and renew their glamour in the new era. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction on strengthening the protection, preservation and utilization of cultural and …

BMW protects Grand Canal's cultural gems
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BMW protects Grand Canal's cultural gems

China Daily  

Franz Decker, president and CEO of BMW Brilliance Automotive, learns how to make a traditional Chinese fan at Wangxingji, a time-honored fan-making brand in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on July 23, 2024. BMW China has kicked off a three-year program with the Network of International Culturalink Entities to protect cultural treasures associated with China's Grand Canal, which is the world's longest …

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!
5 months ago

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!

China Daily  

The Grand Canal of China spans 3,200km and has a history of more than 2,500 years, making it the biggest, longest and most enduring canal in the world. 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the …

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!
5 months ago

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!

China Daily  

The Grand Canal of China spans 3,200km and has a history of more than 2,500 years, making it the biggest, longest and most enduring canal in the world. 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the …

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation
5 months ago

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation

China Daily  

International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 is held in Beijing from July 16 to 19. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 was held in Beijing. The symposium aimed to promote high-quality development in cultural heritage conservation through technological innovation, international cooperation and cultural exchanges. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization …

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation
5 months ago

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation

China Daily  

International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 is held in Beijing from July 16 to 19. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 was held in Beijing. The symposium aimed to promote high-quality development in cultural heritage conservation through technological innovation, international cooperation and cultural exchanges. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Campaign promoting Grand Canal launched in Yangzhou
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Campaign promoting Grand Canal launched in Yangzhou

China Daily  

An online themed campaign focused on promoting the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Yangzhou, is launched in East China's Jiangsu province, on June 22, 2024. A grand-scale online themed campaign focused on promoting the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal kicked off on Saturday in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, to mark the 10th anniversary of the world's longest man-made waterway being recognized as …

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. Today, history and modern civilization blend seamlessly along the canal, creating a vibrant spectacle. People along the canal …

Grand event in Qingdao sheds light on cultural heritage protection
6 months ago

Grand event in Qingdao sheds light on cultural heritage protection

China Daily  

The Second Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia kicked off in Qingdao, Shandong on June 19, gathering 150 representatives from 23 countries and two international organizations. The Second Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was co-hosted by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the People's Government of Shandong Province. During the meeting, …

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. Today, history and modern civilization blend seamlessly along the canal, creating a vibrant spectacle. People along the canal …

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, an engineering wonder with a history spanning over 2,500 years, once served as a …

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, an engineering wonder with a history spanning over 2,500 years, once served as a …

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, an engineering wonder with a history spanning over 2,500 years, once served as a …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Event launched to help create 'City of Museums'
7 months ago

Event launched to help create 'City of Museums'

China Daily  

Students visit the Grand Canal Museum on the 48th International Museum Day on Saturday, as the Beijing Museum Month kicks off. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Over 100 Beijing museums will host more than 1,000 exhibitions online and on-site to enhance infotainment and celebrate the recently launched Beijing Museum Month. In line with this theme, the slogan for the 2024 Beijing Museum …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Grand Canal exhibition in China showcases archaeological findings
7 months, 1 week ago

Grand Canal exhibition in China showcases archaeological findings

China Daily  

With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal, connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. An exhibition showcasing the significant archaeological discoveries along the Grand Canal opened in East China's Jiangsu province on Tuesday, to mark the 10th anniversary of the ancient artificial waterway successfully being …

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season

China Daily  

A panoramic view of the Grand Canal scenic area, with high-rise buildings looming in the background, in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal Tourism Overseas Promotion Season, inaugurated on April 1 in collaboration with eight provinces and cities along the canal, presented the natural beauty, cultural legacy, and social customs of the Grand Canal to both domestic and international audiences. …

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wuxi's Grand Canal showcases cultural heritage and tourism potential in overseas promotion season

China Daily  

A panoramic view of the Grand Canal scenic area, with high-rise buildings looming in the background, in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal Tourism Overseas Promotion Season, inaugurated on April 1 in collaboration with eight provinces and cities along the canal, presented the natural beauty, cultural legacy, and social customs of the Grand Canal to both domestic and international audiences. …

International intangible cultural heritage week opens in Beijing
1 year, 2 months ago

International intangible cultural heritage week opens in Beijing

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage on Sunday. Nearly 1,000 delegates from home and abroad have brought nearly 500 intangible cultural heritage projects and over 3,000 exhibits and artworks at the first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage that opened on Sunday. The four-day event consists of four sections that display the …

International intangible cultural heritage week opens in Beijing
1 year, 2 months ago

International intangible cultural heritage week opens in Beijing

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage on Sunday. Nearly 1,000 delegates from home and abroad have brought nearly 500 intangible cultural heritage projects and over 3,000 exhibits and artworks at the first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage that opened on Sunday. The four-day event consists of four sections that display the …

Tianjin from the Grand Canal
1 year, 2 months ago

Tianjin from the Grand Canal

China Daily  

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal holds significant historical, economic, and cultural importance in China, having served as a conduit for art, literature, and ideas to flow between different regions. A tour group recently explored the representative cultural spots along the Tianjin section of the Grand Canal to unveil its cultural heritage. Their first stop was the Beicang Primary School Canal Township …

A Grand old culture
1 year, 2 months ago

A Grand old culture

China Daily  

Hangzhou's development and the Grand Canal have been inextricably intertwined for hundreds of years The ancient Chinese built two great engineering wonders: the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. Though the Great Wall's function in military defense has faded over time, the Grand Canal remains a crucial conduit of cultural communication. In ancient times, the Grand Canal served as the …

A Grand old culture
1 year, 2 months ago

A Grand old culture

China Daily  

Hangzhou's development and the Grand Canal have been inextricably intertwined for hundreds of years The ancient Chinese built two great engineering wonders: the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. Though the Great Wall's function in military defense has faded over time, the Grand Canal remains a crucial conduit of cultural communication. In ancient times, the Grand Canal served as the …

Shandong rejuvenates Grand Canal culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Shandong rejuvenates Grand Canal culture

China Daily  

Weishan Lake, which the Grand Canal passes through, offers breathtaking views and historical significance. Visitors lean about the brilliance of ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering at Grand Canal Nanwang Complex Museum on Sept 20. Local museums like the Daicun Dam Museum and the Grand Canal Nanwang Complex Museum celebrate these sites and highlight the canal's historical importance and the brilliance of …

Event held to showcase Yellow River, Grand Canal culture
1 year, 3 months ago

Event held to showcase Yellow River, Grand Canal culture

China Daily  

The 2023 Exchange and Exhibition Week for Intangible Cultural Heritage along the Yellow River Basin and Grand Canal kicks off on Sept 7. The 2023 Exchange and Exhibition Week for Intangible Cultural Heritage along the Yellow River Basin and Grand Canal is being held from Sept 7 to 10 at the Fuhua International Convention and Exhibition Center in Weifang, East …

Upcoming exhibition pays tribute to masters passing on heritage
1 year, 6 months ago

Upcoming exhibition pays tribute to masters passing on heritage

China Daily  

Oak Tree and Apes, by Zhang Daqian, a collection of Art Museum of Central Academy of Fine Arts. A comprehensive survey exhibition of the progress of modern Chinese art will be unfolded at Beijing Minsheng Art Museum on July 8, gathering works of quality and rarity by luminaries from the late 19th century throughout the 20th century. The show is …

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