Impression Liu Sanjie embraces 20th anniversary

1 week, 1 day ago

Emerging artist debuts futuristic pop culture works

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-03-24 15:01 Chen Yanran's booth at ComplexCon Hong Kong attracts widespread attention. The ComplexCon Hong Kong International Pop Culture Festival took place from March 21 to 23 at the AsiaWorld-Expo, bringing together global artists and designers. Emerging artist Chen Yanran made her third consecutive appearance, debuting original works that fuse futuristic themes with cutting-edge pop culture aesthetics. …

Hong Kong Futuristic Pop Complexcon Hong Kong Chen Yanran

1 week, 5 days ago

Villagers inspired to preserve charm of Dong ethnic culture

China Daily

Born and raised in a Dong ethnic village in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Lu Yongmei started to learn at the age of 6 making Dong cloth, a traditional handmade fabric boasting a history of more than 1,000 years. "The president praised our batik craftsmanship, saying that the cultures of ethnic minority groups are an integral part of Chinese culture," Lu …

Culture Cultural Ethnic Song Villagers Dong

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Video: Singing across the centuries

China Daily

In the spring of 2024, celebrated singer Gong Linna embarked on an exciting new musical journey to breathe fresh life into an ancient art form: yuanqu. The Yuan period saw the rise of famous plays like The Romance of the Western Chamber by Wang Shifu and Dou E Yuan by Guan Hanqing, both of which belong to the yuanzaju genre, …

Yuan Guan Hanqing

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Video: Singing across the centuries

China Daily

In the spring of 2024, celebrated singer Gong Linna embarked on an exciting new musical journey to breathe fresh life into an ancient art form: yuanqu. The Yuan period saw the rise of famous plays like The Romance of the Western Chamber by Wang Shifu and Dou E Yuan by Guan Hanqing, both of which belong to the yuanzaju genre, …

Yuan Guan Hanqing

1 month, 1 week ago

Market vitality fueling growth, novel trends

China Daily

A Yingge dance team performs during an event to celebrate Spring Festival in Shantou, Guangdong province, on Feb 2. YAO JUN/XINHUA BEIJING — While insufficient domestic demand remains a challenge, China has seen its consumption sector, a key driver of economic growth, unleash more vitality in recent months, with hustle and bustle in the market and new demand fueling and …

China Spring Festival

1 month, 1 week ago

Market vitality fueling growth, novel trends

China Daily

A Yingge dance team performs during an event to celebrate Spring Festival in Shantou, Guangdong province, on Feb 2. YAO JUN/XINHUA BEIJING — While insufficient domestic demand remains a challenge, China has seen its consumption sector, a key driver of economic growth, unleash more vitality in recent months, with hustle and bustle in the market and new demand fueling and …

China Spring Festival

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weifang teems with Chinese New Year cheer

China Daily

Chinese New Year in Weifang is deeply embedded in the city's intangible cultural heritage and grows stronger with each generation. The auspicious snake brings New Year blessings, spreading good fortune to every home. Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings, which originated in the early Ming Dynasty, have a history of over 600 years. Today, Yangjiabu woodblock New Year paintings are depicted …

Chinese New Year New Year Weifang

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spring Festival blockbusters boost consumption in Shandong

China Daily

Film and television IPs linked with urban cultural tourism have boosted cultural tourism consumption in Shandong during this year's Spring Festival. Movie-related tourism has become a new trend, attracting visitors to attractions such as Chinatown-themed sets from the film "Detective Chinatown 1900" in Shandong's Dezhou Laoling Film Studio. During Spring Festival, county-level box-office revenue briefly ranked in the top five …

Film Shandong Spring Festival Festival Blockbusters

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musical tribute to Chinese New Year, philanthropist

China Daily

Composer Chen Yi takes an onstage bow after the performance of her Chinese Folk Dance Suite on the Lunar New Year Concert in New York on Tuesday. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY "We can reach places with our music that other things cannot," Yang told China Daily. 1; Chen Yi's Chinese Folk Dance Suite, featuring violinist Yang and Bizet's Carmen Suite …

Music Chinese China Daily Yang New Year Phil

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Little singers touch a million hearts

China Daily

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-14 07:28 Music teacher Jibu Xiaolong, who founded the Niuniu Choir, and members of the choir in their village in Puge county, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. On a stage more than 2,200 kilometers away from their home in the small village in Puge county, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province …

China China Daily Choir Puge County Liangshan Yi Million Hearts Jibu Xiaolong

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Legendary pop star Liu Huan to go global with new deal

China Daily

Liu Huan, legendary pop singer-songwriter and music educator. Legendary pop artist and music educator Liu Huan, and the Universal Music Greater China, a division of the Universal Music Group, announced an exclusive global agreement on Tuesday. Furthering his commitment to originality, he established the Liu Huan Original Music Fund in 2019, a philanthropic initiative to support singer-songwriters and promote the …

Global Music China Song Chinese Legendary Chinese Culture

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musical tribute to Chinese New Year, philanthropist

China Daily

Composer Chen Yi takes an onstage bow after the performance of her Chinese Folk Dance Suite on the Lunar New Year Concert in New York on Tuesday. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY "We can reach places with our music that other things cannot," Yang told China Daily. 1; Chen Yi's Chinese Folk Dance Suite, featuring violinist Yang and Bizet's Carmen Suite …

China Daily Yang New Year Phil Chinese Music

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Legend of Spring Festival

China Daily

The production incorporates historical and cultural aspects of ancient Langzhong, including Chinese astronomy, folk dancing, and the story of Zhang Fei, a prominent general from the Three Kingdoms period. Qian Qi, who composed the music for the production in a month and a half, also made several visits to Langzhong. I blended symphonic music, world music, ethnic instruments and electronic …

Music Qian Langzhong

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Intl guests explore ICH during Spring Festival in Dongying

China Daily

This year's Spring Festival marks the first since its inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. To celebrate, Dongying's science and technology bureau invited nine international experts and students from Australia, Turkey, and Egypt to take part in a Spring Festival-themed art exhibition. In the section showcasing representative intangible cultural heritage works from the nine …

Egypt Chinese Ich Spring Festival Explore Traditional River International

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Choirs bring music to masses

China Daily

Trumpeters accompany a chorus at the Binhe Sports Center in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY In the northern province of Shanxi, which is known for its rich tradition of folk songs, the capital Taiyuan has become a vibrant hub for community singing. Nearly every street and neighborhood in the city is home to a choir, where residents gather to …

Taiyuan Bring Music

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ice, snow, ICH tourism fuel Shandong's cultural tourism market during Spring Festival

China Daily

Ice and snow consumption bring new vitality to Shandong's cultural tourism, while intangible cultural heritage -themed tourism invigorates Spring Festival. During the six days leading up to the Spring Festival holiday, 200 key monitored tourist attractions in Shandong province received a total of 19.972 million visitors, generating an operating income of 935.46 million yuan, marking respective year-on-year increases of 7.4 …

Festival Tourism Ice Shandong Snow Ich Spring Festival

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Haiqing town residents beam with pride at village gala

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: February 7, 2025 The first Village Gala for Spring Festival of the Hometown of China's Famous Tea unfolded in Haiqing town, located in Qingdao West Coast New Area, on Feb 6, the ninth day of Chinese New Year. This edition of the village gala merged mass folk art displays like square dancing, yangko, and drumming with traditional …

Village Town Residents Village Gala

1 month, 3 weeks ago

From piano to vocals, Chen Yu perfects her pitch

China Daily

Pianist and soprano Chen Yu performs during the news conference for the release of her new album in Beijing on Jan 15. "Her voice was impeccable, but it was her playing that caught my attention," says soprano Wan Shanhong, one of the judges to recognize Chen's potential during her audition. "Back then, we didn't always have a great pianist to …

Voice Album Chinese Beijing Chen Playing Piano

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnificent yangko performances bring joy to Spring Festival

China Daily

A large-scale yangko performance takes place in Haiyang, Yantai, Shandong province. A recent large-scale yangko dance performance in Haiyang, Yantai, Shandong province, has enveloped the local residents in the traditional charm and festive ambiance of Chinese New Year. The extravaganza witnessed the cultural exchange of three distinct regional folk performance styles — the Ansai waist drum dance from northern Shaanxi, …

Dance Performance Shandong Haiyang Yangko

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnificent yangko performances bring joy to Spring Festival

China Daily

A large-scale yangko performance takes place in Haiyang, Yantai, Shandong province. A recent large-scale yangko dance performance in Haiyang, Yantai, Shandong province, has enveloped the local residents in the traditional charm and festive ambiance of Chinese New Year. The extravaganza witnessed the cultural exchange of three distinct regional folk performance styles — the Ansai waist drum dance from northern Shaanxi, …

Dance Performance Shandong Haiyang Yangko

1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Chinese New Year and renaissance of an old tradition in Hong Kong

China Daily

Hong Kong's Qilin dance tradition encompasses various styles or local variations, each with distinct music and dance forms. As the vibrant sounds of drums and gongs filled the air, a colorful troupe of performers holding an ancient auspicious animal, wound its way through the villages of the New Territories of Hong Kong, fanning up the festive atmosphere during the Chinese …

Dance Hong Kong Chinese Qilin

1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Chinese New Year and renaissance of an old tradition in Hong Kong

China Daily

Mou is one of the few remaining Qilin head makers. "Creating a Qilin head is a labor-intensive process, taking approximately 12 days," said Mou, adding that each component of the head is uniquely crafted to ensure balance and aesthetic appeal, reflecting the artistry and dedication required. "Learning the Qilin dance, etiquette is more important than movement," Lau said, noting that …

Mou Lau Qilin

1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Chinese New Year and renaissance of an old tradition in Hong Kong

China Daily

Hong Kong's Qilin dance tradition encompasses various styles or local variations, each with distinct music and dance forms. As the vibrant sounds of drums and gongs filled the air, a colorful troupe of performers holding an ancient auspicious animal, wound its way through the villages of the New Territories of Hong Kong, fanning up the festive atmosphere during the Chinese …

Dance Hong Kong Chinese Qilin

1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Chinese New Year and renaissance of an old tradition in Hong Kong

China Daily

Hong Kong's Qilin dance tradition encompasses various styles or local variations, each with distinct music and dance forms. As the vibrant sounds of drums and gongs filled the air, a colorful troupe of performers holding an ancient auspicious animal, wound its way through the villages of the New Territories of Hong Kong, fanning up the festive atmosphere during the Chinese …

Dance Hong Kong Chinese Qilin

2 months ago

Hunan Opera Gala blends tradition, tech and Changsha's urban charm

China Daily

The "2025 Hunan Opera Spring Festival Gala", broadcasted on Hunan TV and Mango TV on the first day of Chinese New Year, embraced the theme "Drama in the World, Reunion in Harmony". Featuring nearly 10 opera genres, including Peking Opera, Hunan Opera, Qi Opera, Han Opera, Kunqu Opera, Flower Drum Opera, Baling Opera and Huangmei Opera, the gala infused traditional …

Tradition Opera Han Hunan Opera

2 months ago

Foreigners savor flavors of Spring Festival in China

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-01-31 21:09 Spanish tourists are pictured at a Spring Festival temple fair in Ditan Park in Beijing, Jan 29, 2025. Though Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is now celebrated in many places worldwide, the true meaning of "Guonian" can only be fully understood by experiencing it in China. With the trending hashtag "Chinese New Year," many …

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2 months ago

Music bridges differences between cultures Opera music can bring Eastern, Western cultures closer

China Daily

Farewell My Concubine is staged in Beijing, Feb 7, 2015. One of the most popular rock bands in the US, One Republic, staged CMG's Chinese New Year Gala for the Year of the Snake on Jan 28, stirring up warm musical rendezvous. A Chinese and Peruvian joint musical performance, adapted from the original Shanxi folk song in China and Peruvian …

Music China Cultural Western Chinese Foreign Cultures

2 months ago

Explore Tai'an's rich cultural heritage through traditions

China Daily

Dragon dance performances are staged during the 2025 Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month and Spring Festival Art Season, which was launched in Tai'an on Jan 22. The 2025 Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month and Spring Festival Art Season was launched at the city's cultural and art center in Tai'an on Jan 22. Various intangible cultural heritage items and folk cultural …

Cultural Heritage Shandong Spring Festival

2 months ago

Explore Tai'an's rich cultural heritage through traditions

China Daily

Dragon dance performances are staged during the 2025 Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month and Spring Festival Art Season, which was launched in Tai'an on Jan 22. The 2025 Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month and Spring Festival Art Season was launched at the city's cultural and art center in Tai'an on Jan 22. Various intangible cultural heritage items and folk cultural …

Cultural Shandong Spring Festival

2 months ago

Explore Tai'an's rich cultural heritage through traditions

China Daily

Dragon dance performances are staged during the 2025 Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month and Spring Festival Art Season, which was launched in Tai'an on Jan 22. The 2025 Shandong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month and Spring Festival Art Season was launched at the city's cultural and art center in Tai'an on Jan 22. Various intangible cultural heritage items and folk cultural …

Cultural Shandong Spring Festival

2 months, 1 week ago

China’s captivating ‘heroes’ dance blends kung-fu and opera

The Hindu

With painted faces and vivid costumes, 40 young dancers leap through the streets of Shantou in southern China to the sound of gongs and drums as hundreds of spectators watch. A mix of martial arts and Chinese opera, this traditional dance of "heroes" with ancient roots still lights up parts of Guangdong province ahead of the Lunar New Year. Often …

Dance China Traditional Culture Chinese New Year Shantou

2 months, 1 week ago

Dance drama steps back in time

China Daily

The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, a Chinese dance drama, which reimagines an iconic Song Dynasty scroll, is staged in New York on Jan 11. A Chinese dance drama The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, which reimagines an iconic Song Dynasty scroll through the lens of a modern researcher, recently made its US debut. Audiences expressed admiration for …

New York Chinese Dance Drama

2 months, 1 week ago

Dance drama steps back in time

China Daily

By MINGMEI LI | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-25 10:32 The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, a Chinese dance drama, which reimagines an iconic Song Dynasty scroll, is staged in New York on Jan 11. A Chinese dance drama The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, which reimagines an iconic Song Dynasty scroll through the lens of a modern …

New York Traditional Chinese Dance Drama

2 months, 1 week ago

China's Yingge dance, a mix of half martial art and half theatre is truly a vibrant cultural gem: See pics

Hindustan Times

China's Yingge dance, a mix of half martial art and half theatre is truly a vibrant cultural gem: See pics China's Yingge dance is a vibrant mix of martial arts and theatre, showcasing rich cultural heritage through energetic moves and colourful performances.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout In China, there's a traditional dance called Yingge …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Half kung-fu, half opera: China's captivating 'heroes' dance

Raw Story

by Ludovic EHRET With painted faces and vivid costumes, 40 young dancers leap through the streets of Shantou in southern China to the sound of gongs and drums as hundreds of spectators watch. A mix of martial arts and Chinese opera, this traditional dance of "heroes" with ancient roots still lights up parts of Guangdong province ahead of the Lunar …

China Traditional Culture Chinese New Year Shantou Yingge Dance

2 months, 1 week ago

Henan television's Spring Festival gala blends tech and tradition

China Daily

By XU LIN | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-21 09:00 It's a tradition in China for people to gather with their families to watch star-studded Spring Festival television galas. With the festival falling on Jan 29 this year, one good choice is Henan Satellite TV's 2025 Spring Festival gala, which will air at 7:30 pm on Sunday on both Henan …

Festival China Henan Gala Spring Festival

Watch LIVE | Embracing Cultures: Spring Festival beyond China

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-21 10:57 Spring Festival is not only a grand festival for the Chinese people but also a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Join us for a new edition of "Embracing Cultures", China Daily's senior foreign correspondent Erik Nilsson and host Hu Zhe will engage with cultural experts from China and beyond to explore the rich traditions …

Festival China Spring Festival

2 months, 1 week ago

UN Spring Festival celebration highlights unity in cultural exchange

China Daily

Artists perform during a Chinese New Year gala at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Jan 17, 2025. Chalet highlighted the valuable contributions of the UN's talented Chinese colleagues, whose "perspectives, language skills, traditions enable us to connect more deeply with each other and with the communities around the world." Friday's gala to celebrate the Spring Festival, also known …

Chinese New Year Chinese

2 months, 1 week ago

UN Spring Festival celebration highlights unity in cultural exchange

China Daily

Artists perform during a Chinese New Year gala at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Jan 17, 2025. Chalet highlighted the valuable contributions of the UN's talented Chinese colleagues, whose "perspectives, language skills, traditions enable us to connect more deeply with each other and with the communities around the world." Friday's gala to celebrate the Spring Festival, also known …

Chinese New Year Chinese Spring Festival Jingshan Tea

2 months, 1 week ago

Zhangjiagang's Jincun village celebrates Chinese New Year with festive carnivals

China Daily

Zhangjiagang kicked off its Chinese New Year celebrations with a vibrant carnival in Jincun village, Tangqiao town, on Jan 18. At the market, over 30 stalls showcased an array of offerings, from traditional calligraphy featuring spring couplets and the Chinese character "fu" to a diverse selection of Chinese New Year goods and cultural handicrafts. Performers brought Chinese New Year blessings …

Chinese New Year Chinese Village

2 months, 1 week ago

Concert on China's mother rivers enthralls audiences

China Daily

Young students from the Guoluo Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai province perform at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Recently, an ethnic music concert titled From Yellow River to Yangtze River, featuring performers from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater, and students from the Guoluo Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai province, was …

Music China Concert Qinghai Province Rivers Enthralls Guoluo

2 months, 1 week ago

Jining spreads culture abroad through cultural tourism

China Daily

A Chinese orchestra from Jining's Shandong Bangzi Theater performs at "Singapore · China Shandong 'Happy Chinese New Year' Art Performances" event in Singapore. The Jining Culture and Tourism Bureau made an appearance in Singapore during the recent "Singapore · China Shandong 'Happy Chinese New Year' Art Performances" event, with a Chinese orchestra from Jining's Shandong Bangzi Theater playing festive songs. …

Tourism Singapore China Chinese Shandong Event Jining

2 months, 1 week ago

Italian brand celebrates Chinese New Year

China Daily

Actress Zhao Jinmai for Miu Miu. Italian brand Miu Miu is celebrating Chinese New Year with a short film directed by acclaimed screenwriter and filmmaker Wei Shujun, featuring Miu Miu brand ambassadors Liu Haocun and Zhao Jinmai. The actors are dressed in a collection that captures the spirit of joy and New Year celebration, featuring oversized sweaters and blouson jackets, …

New Year Miu Miu Miu Celebrates Chinese

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dance drama sets scene for year ahead

China Daily

At the Shanxi Grand Theater in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, dancers put on a synchronized show of hands during Qianshou Guanyin. Dance drama Qianshou Guanyin has long been etched in the hearts of the Chinese people as a brilliant cultural symbol. On New Year's Eve, a revamped version of this famous performance premiered at the Shanxi Grand Theater in Taiyuan, Shanxi …

Dance Zhang Shanxi Taiyuan Grand Theater Sets Scene

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dance drama sets scene for year ahead

China Daily

At the Shanxi Grand Theater in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, dancers put on a synchronized show of hands during Qianshou Guanyin. Dance drama Qianshou Guanyin has long been etched in the hearts of the Chinese people as a brilliant cultural symbol. On New Year's Eve, a revamped version of this famous performance premiered at the Shanxi Grand Theater in Taiyuan, Shanxi …

Dance Zhang Shanxi Taiyuan Grand Theater Sets Scene

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition honors one of China's key 20th-century talents

China Daily

The exhibition to commemorate the 180th birth anniversary of artist Wu Changshuo is being held at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, from Dec 31 to March 31. An exhibition opened at the China Art Museum, Shanghai on New Year's Eve to commemorate the 180th anniversary of Wu Changshuo's birth. Wang Qisen, artistic director of the exhibition, chose to focus the …

Art China Shanghai Artist

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yantai ICH gems dazzle South Korean people

China Daily

South Korean participants are obsessed with Yantai's intangible cultural heritage. An intangible cultural heritage experience event titled "New Year Greetings from Yantai" was held in Kunsan, South Korea on Jan 10, offering a cross-cultural extravaganza to the local residents as Spring Festival approaches. During the interactive experience segment, South Korean participants tried their hand at paper-cutting and learned to write …

South Korea Cultural South Korean Yantai Laizhou

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jining spreads culture abroad through cultural tourism

China Daily

A Chinese orchestra from Jining's Shandong Bangzi Theater performs at "Singapore · China Shandong 'Happy Chinese New Year' Art Performances" event in Singapore. The Jining Culture and Tourism Bureau made an appearance in Singapore during the recent "Singapore · China Shandong 'Happy Chinese New Year' Art Performances" event, with a Chinese orchestra from Jining's Shandong Bangzi Theater playing festive songs. …

Tourism Singapore Chinese Event Jining China Shandong Culture Abroad

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gala celebrates vibrancy of Chinese arts and culture

China Daily

The Hundred Flowers Welcoming Spring: 2025 Spring Festival Gala of Chinese Literature and Art is staged in Beijing on Jan 11. The Hundred Flowers Welcoming Spring: 2025 Spring Festival Gala of Chinese Literature and Art took center stage in Beijing on Saturday. Structured into three chapters, the event showcased the depth of traditional Chinese culture, the latest advancements in the …

Art Gala Chinese Culture

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reviving classics to retell timeless stories

China Daily

A scene from Enigma Variations, a Chinese stage adaptation of the 1996 novel by French author and dramatist Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, featuring actors Feng Yuanzheng and Yan Nan, that premiered at the Beijing People's Art Theatre on Dec 27. In the heart of Beijing, where the hum of modernity meets the echoes of tradition, a stirring movement is unfolding at the …

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