Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023

China Daily  

The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely intertwined. Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis The protection management plan for Beijing's Central Axis from 2022 to 2035 was released in January of 2023, marking a new stage in its conservation, sustainable development and application as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The plan is said to be one of the necessary steps toward bidding for UNESCO World Heritage status, and its release and implementation will play an important role in the protection and management of the capital's central axis. Alongside regulations on the protection of the Central Axis carried out earlier, the plan is in line with the requirements of World Heritage conservation and provides a directional strategy and basis for conservation management. The 21 member countries of the World Heritage Committee will decide on whether Beijing's Central Axis can be added to the World Heritage List at the committee's 46th annual conference in 2024.

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Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024

China Daily  

The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries is unveiled in Beijing on Jan 11, 2024. The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries was unveiled on Saturday at the 751 Library in Beijing to a combined audience of officials, scholars, journalists, and industry professionals. A signature academic endeavor initiated by Beijing-based think tank Jinghe Institute …

Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024

China Daily  

The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries is unveiled in Beijing on Jan 11, 2024. The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries was unveiled on Saturday at the 751 Library in Beijing to a combined audience of officials, scholars, journalists, and industry professionals. A signature academic endeavor initiated by Beijing-based think tank Jinghe Institute …

Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024

China Daily  

The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries is unveiled in Beijing on Jan 11, 2024. The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries was unveiled on Saturday at the 751 Library in Beijing to a combined audience of officials, scholars, journalists, and industry professionals. A signature academic endeavor initiated by Beijing-based think tank Jinghe Institute …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2024

China Daily  

Foreign tourists take photos at Terracotta Warrior Pit 1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Dec 30, 2024. "China Travel" gains global popularity, showcasing the appeal of Chinese culture In 2024, "China Travel" has become a buzzword on overseas social media where an increasing number of international travelers have posted photos and videos that …

Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Report reviews China's cultural, tourism industries in 2024

China Daily  

The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries is unveiled in Beijing on Jan 11, 2024. The Annual Research Report on China's Cultural and Tourism Industries was unveiled on Saturday at the 751 Library in Beijing to a combined audience of officials, scholars, journalists, and industry professionals. A signature academic endeavor initiated by Beijing-based think tank Jinghe Institute …

2024 marks a fruitful year for cultural relics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 marks a fruitful year for cultural relics

China Daily  

People appreciate a Qing Dynasty dark green jade vase duplicate of a Han Dynasty bronze vase with a fish-waterfowl design. As a document released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Friday showed, more than 1.4 billion visits — roughly equal to the nation's population — were made to museums across the country last year, setting a new yearly record. …

2024 marks a fruitful year for cultural relics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 marks a fruitful year for cultural relics

China Daily  

People appreciate a Qing Dynasty dark green jade vase duplicate of a Han Dynasty bronze vase with a fish-waterfowl design. As a document released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Friday showed, more than 1.4 billion visits — roughly equal to the nation's population — were made to museums across the country last year, setting a new yearly record. …

Snapshots of 2024
3 months ago

Snapshots of 2024

China Daily  

Editor's Note: In this year-end package, we present 13 captivating moments from 2024, each captured by individuals from across China and beyond. Cai Ningzhi shares a Chongqing special pancake with an Australian tourist at the Mountain City Alley in Chongqing in October. Sweet connections Cai Ningzhi Chongqing The highlight of my 2024 was sharing the laoshaobing, a traditional Chongqing pancake, …

Snapshots of 2024
3 months ago

Snapshots of 2024

China Daily  

Editor's Note: In this year-end package, we present 13 captivating moments from 2024, each captured by individuals from across China and beyond. Cai Ningzhi shares a Chongqing special pancake with an Australian tourist at the Mountain City Alley in Chongqing in October. Sweet connections Cai Ningzhi Chongqing The highlight of my 2024 was sharing the laoshaobing, a traditional Chongqing pancake, …

Snapshots of 2024
3 months ago

Snapshots of 2024

China Daily  

Editor's Note: In this year-end package, we present 13 captivating moments from 2024, each captured by individuals from across China and beyond. Cai Ningzhi shares a Chongqing special pancake with an Australian tourist at the Mountain City Alley in Chongqing in October. Sweet connections Cai Ningzhi Chongqing The highlight of my 2024 was sharing the laoshaobing, a traditional Chongqing pancake, …

Snapshots of 2024
3 months ago

Snapshots of 2024

China Daily  

Editor's Note: In this year-end package, we present 13 captivating moments from 2024, each captured by individuals from across China and beyond. Cai Ningzhi shares a Chongqing special pancake with an Australian tourist at the Mountain City Alley in Chongqing in October. Sweet connections Cai Ningzhi Chongqing The highlight of my 2024 was sharing the laoshaobing, a traditional Chongqing pancake, …

Xi stresses preserving China's cultural, natural heritage
7 months, 3 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 …

World Heritage Day 2024: Date, history, significance and all that you need to know
11 months, 1 week ago

World Heritage Day 2024: Date, history, significance and all that you need to know

Hindustan Times  

World Heritage Day 2024: Our cultural heritage is a significant part of our identity as a nation and a culture. World Heritage Day 2024: Every year the occasion is observed on April 18. Date: Every year, World Heritage Day is observed on April 18. History: In 1982, The International Council on Monuments and Sites proposed the idea of observing World …

'Common Heritage, Shared Future' unveils 2023 winners
1 year, 1 month ago

'Common Heritage, Shared Future' unveils 2023 winners

China Daily  

The final review of the inaugural 2023 "Common Heritage, Shared Future" short video submissions recently concluded, with six top works and eight noteworthy pieces winning unanimous approval from the judges. The top works feature China's professional role in restoring the ancient temples of Cambodia's Angkor Wat, the keeled ocean-going Fujian-ships that fostered China's historical trade along the Maritime Silk Road …

'Common Heritage, Shared Future' unveils 2023 winners
1 year, 1 month ago

'Common Heritage, Shared Future' unveils 2023 winners

China Daily  

The final review of the inaugural 2023 "Common Heritage, Shared Future" short video submissions recently concluded, with six top works and eight noteworthy pieces winning unanimous approval from the judges. The top works feature China's professional role in restoring the ancient temples of Cambodia's Angkor Wat, the keeled ocean-going Fujian-ships that fostered China's historical trade along the Maritime Silk Road …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023

China Daily  

The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely intertwined. Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis The protection management plan for Beijing's Central Axis from 2022 to 2035 was released in January of 2023, marking a new stage in its conservation, sustainable development and application as a UNESCO World Heritage …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2023

China Daily  

The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely intertwined. Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis The protection management plan for Beijing's Central Axis from 2022 to 2035 was released in January of 2023, marking a new stage in its conservation, sustainable development and application as a UNESCO World Heritage …

World welcomes 2024 with spectacular celebrations. See pics
1 year, 2 months ago

World welcomes 2024 with spectacular celebrations. See pics

Hindustan Times  

World welcomes 2024 with spectacular celebrations. 3 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout New Year 2024: Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis hill during New Year's celebrations in Athens, Greece. 4 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout New Year 2024: Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, …

International students participate in competition about Beijing Central Axis
1 year, 4 months ago

International students participate in competition about Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

International students from the Beijing Language and Culture University prepare for a competition about Beijing Central Axis. International students from the Beijing Language and Culture University are busy preparing for the 2023 Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis, with three songs highlighting heritage sites along its length. The annual competition, hosted by the Beijing Cultural …

International students participate in competition about Beijing Central Axis
1 year, 4 months ago

International students participate in competition about Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

International students from the Beijing Language and Culture University prepare for a competition about Beijing Central Axis. International students from the Beijing Language and Culture University are busy preparing for the 2023 Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis, with three songs highlighting heritage sites along its length. The annual competition, hosted by the Beijing Cultural …

Intangible cultural heritage event set to kick off in Beijing
1 year, 5 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage event set to kick off in Beijing

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-10-10 15:57 A pre-event activity featuring intangible cultural heritage experiences is held to announce the opening of the first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The first Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage will be held during Oct 22-25. Approximately 150 representatives from the intangible cultural heritage field will be invited …

Beijing Culture Forum to be held this month
1 year, 6 months ago

Beijing Culture Forum to be held this month

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Culture Forum, co-organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the municipal Party committee and government of Beijing, will be held from Sept 14-15 in the capital. Based on the forum's permanent theme "Inheritance, Creativity, Mutual Learning" and the annual theme, "Inherit Cultural Legacies, Promote Exchanges and Cooperation", the forum aims to …

Beijing Culture Forum to be held this month
1 year, 6 months ago

Beijing Culture Forum to be held this month

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Culture Forum, co-organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the municipal Party committee and government of Beijing, will be held from Sept 14-15 in the capital. Based on the forum's permanent theme "Inheritance, Creativity, Mutual Learning" and the annual theme, "Inherit Cultural Legacies, Promote Exchanges and Cooperation", the forum aims to …

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing

China Daily  

Ms Pang Wei, First-Level inspector of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, delivers a speech. 2023 "Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour" global marketing event was held on Monday at Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. Organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and supported by Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, Beijing Municipal Central Axis World Heritage Application Work Office …

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing

China Daily  

Ms Pang Wei, First-Level inspector of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, delivers a speech. 2023 "Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour" global marketing event was held on Monday at Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. Organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and supported by Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, Beijing Municipal Central Axis World Heritage Application Work Office …

China to pilot national cultural heritage-themed tourism routes by 2025
1 year, 10 months ago

China to pilot national cultural heritage-themed tourism routes by 2025

China Daily  

A cultural relic unearthed at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China's Sichuan province. China is planning to pilot three to five national-level tourism routes featuring cultural heritage themes during the country's 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, according to government authorities. Citing the latest inter-agency circular jointly released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Ministry …

China to pilot national cultural heritage-themed tourism routes by 2025
1 year, 10 months ago

China to pilot national cultural heritage-themed tourism routes by 2025

China Daily  

A cultural relic unearthed at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China's Sichuan province. China is planning to pilot three to five national-level tourism routes featuring cultural heritage themes during the country's 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, according to government authorities. Citing the latest inter-agency circular jointly released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Ministry …

China-Spain Year of Culture and Tourism events to kick off in late March
2 years ago

China-Spain Year of Culture and Tourism events to kick off in late March

China Daily  

An exhibition showcasing Chinese tea culture will be at the China Cultural Center in Madrid. As 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Spain, the China-Spain Year of Culture and Tourism is set to open at the end of March. Speaking at a press conference on March 9, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning noted a …

Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis
2 years, 2 months ago

Protection plan released for Beijing's Central Axis

China Daily  

The central axis stretches for 7.8 kilometers through the Chinese capital. Capital city's goal of achieving UNESCO World Heritage status moves forward The protection management plan for Beijing's Central Axis from 2022 to 2035 was released on Saturday, marking a new stage in its conservation, sustainable development and application as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to an official from …

2023 new year celebrations from across the world live updates
2 years, 2 months ago

2023 new year celebrations from across the world live updates

The Hindu  

The world’s eight billion people on December 31 prepared to usher in 2023 and farewell a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi’s world cup glory, and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former Pope Benedict. Sydney will be among the first major cities to ring in 2023, restaking its claim to be …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2022

China Daily  

The year 2022 has witnessed many progresses in the cultural field as the country is stressing more on cultural confidence and cultural influence. Let's review some meaningful cultural events as we say goodbye to 2022 and embrace the new year! China rolls out plans for archaeological work The plans for archaeological work during the 14th Five-Year Plan period was released …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2022

China Daily  

The year 2022 has witnessed many progresses in the cultural field as the country is stressing more on cultural confidence and cultural influence. Let's review some meaningful cultural events as we say goodbye to 2022 and embrace the new year! China rolls out plans for archaeological work The plans for archaeological work during the 14th Five-Year Plan period was released …

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced

China Daily  

Pianist Lang Lang and Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, pose for a photo at the press conference in Beijing, Dec 26, 2022. On Dec 26, the 2023 Happy Chinese New Year Press Conference was held in Beijing. Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of …

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced

China Daily  

Pianist Lang Lang and Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, pose for a photo at the press conference in Beijing, Dec 26, 2022. On Dec 26, the 2023 Happy Chinese New Year Press Conference was held in Beijing. Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of …

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced

China Daily  

Pianist Lang Lang and Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, pose for a photo at the press conference in Beijing, Dec 26, 2022. On Dec 26, the 2023 Happy Chinese New Year Press Conference was held in Beijing. Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of …

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 Happy Chinese New Year events announced

China Daily  

Pianist Lang Lang and Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, pose for a photo at the press conference in Beijing, Dec 26, 2022. On Dec 26, the 2023 Happy Chinese New Year Press Conference was held in Beijing. Gao Zheng, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of …

Beijing building itself to be cultural capital
2 years, 5 months ago

Beijing building itself to be cultural capital

China Daily  

The central axis stretches for 7.8 kilometers through the Chinese capital. Metropolis leverages a wealth of historical heritage and digital technology for high-quality development Beijing has insisted on inheriting and developing its rich and profound Red culture, distinctive local culture and thriving innovative culture over the past few years, and the city has taken solid steps to build itself into …

2022 China Tourism and Culture Week opens in Beijing
2 years, 6 months ago

2022 China Tourism and Culture Week opens in Beijing

China Daily  

A launch ceremony for 2022China Tourism and Culture Weekis held on Sept 6 in Beijing. The global event will offer audiences worldwide a series of online and offline art exhibits, video shows, lectures and forums to get them acquainted with Chinese culture and tourism. A launch ceremony for 2022 China Tourism and Culture Week was held on Sept 6 in …

2022 China Tourism and Culture Week opens in Beijing
2 years, 6 months ago

2022 China Tourism and Culture Week opens in Beijing

China Daily  

A launch ceremony for 2022China Tourism and Culture Weekis held on Sept 6 in Beijing. The global event will offer audiences worldwide a series of online and offline art exhibits, video shows, lectures and forums to get them acquainted with Chinese culture and tourism. A launch ceremony for 2022 China Tourism and Culture Week was held on Sept 6 in …

Heritage status sought for central axis
2 years, 7 months ago

Heritage status sought for central axis

China Daily  

The central axis stretches for 7.8 kilometers through the Chinese capital. Beijing's bid seeks to further bolster city's status as national cultural center The Beijing Central Axis is to seek UNESCO World Heritage status at the World Heritage Committee in 2024, the National Cultural Heritage Administration announced on Sunday. In 2012, the National Cultural Heritage Administration first proposed including Beijing …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2021

China Daily  

The year 2021 marks the first year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan period, and the country is achieving steady progress in the cultural realm. China releases new five-year plan for culture, tourism China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism released the 14th five-year plan for the development of various sectors on June 2, laying out the overall requirements, development goals, major …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2021

China Daily  

The year 2021 marks the first year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan period, and the country is achieving steady progress in the cultural realm. China releases new five-year plan for culture, tourism China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism released the 14th five-year plan for the development of various sectors on June 2, laying out the overall requirements, development goals, major …

China's Quanzhou project to be reviewed at 2021 World Heritage Committee
3 years, 8 months ago

China's Quanzhou project to be reviewed at 2021 World Heritage Committee

China Daily  

"Quanzhou: China's World Ocean Trade Center in Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty " project will be reviewed at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee this year, which will be held from July 16 to 31 in Fuzhou city, East China's Fujian province. The project is China's only UNESCO World Cultural Heritage application at the 44th session. After the …

2021 'Happy Chinese New Year' global festivity launched in Beijing
4 years, 1 month ago

2021 'Happy Chinese New Year' global festivity launched in Beijing

China Daily  

Poster of the opening concert at the global opening ceremony for the 2021 "Happy Chinese New Year" global festivities and cultural events. Hu Heping, Chinese minister of culture and tourism, Shen Haixiong, director of the China Media Group, delivered video speeches during the ceremony which unveiled the 2021 "Happy Chinese New Year" global festivities and cultural events. We hope to …

2021 'Happy Chinese New Year' global festivity launched in Beijing
4 years, 1 month ago

2021 'Happy Chinese New Year' global festivity launched in Beijing

China Daily  

Poster of the opening concert at the global opening ceremony for the 2021 "Happy Chinese New Year" global festivities and cultural events. Hu Heping, Chinese minister of culture and tourism, Shen Haixiong, director of the China Media Group, delivered video speeches during the ceremony which unveiled the 2021 "Happy Chinese New Year" global festivities and cultural events. We hope to …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2019
5 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2019

China Daily  

The year 2019 is coming to an end, and the past 12 months witnessed several major cultural events that impressed us. Visitors view exhibits at the Fourth Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair in Taiyuan city, Shanxi province, Dec 5, 2019. Public opinion invited for draft law on cultural industries promotion The Ministry of Culture and Tourism began to solicit public opinions …

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2019
5 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2019

China Daily  

The year 2019 is coming to an end, and the past 12 months witnessed several major cultural events that impressed us. Visitors view exhibits at the Fourth Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair in Taiyuan city, Shanxi province, Dec 5, 2019. Public opinion invited for draft law on cultural industries promotion The Ministry of Culture and Tourism began to solicit public opinions …

2018 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day aims for a big start
6 years, 10 months ago

2018 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day aims for a big start

China Daily  

The 2018 2nd quarter press conference of China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism is held in Beijing, May 22, 2018. A series of cultural events gathering intangible cultural heritage artists nationwide will be held to celebrate Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 9, according to an announcement made at the 2018 2nd quarter press conference of China's Ministry of …

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