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Slow Post from China Brings Surprise and Success

Christine was strolling down a narrow street in Beijing's 798 Art Zone when she came across a store with a round lantern hung high above its door. Painted on the lantern were the image of a panda and red-inked words in Chinese and English: "798 Art & Travel Post."

 
Paintings on Tibet show in Rome
xin_512100624063575080332An exhibition of paintings by Han and Tibetan artists opened here on Friday, giving the Italians and other Europeans an opportunity to enjoy the natural scenery and traditional customs of China's Tibet. The nine-day exhibition,…
 
Revision of 44 Chinese Characters Triggers Controversy

A 20-day solicitation of public opinions over the proposed revisions of 44 Chinese characters ended on Monday, with disputes still raging, including some 30 experts who have collectively called to suspend the revisions.

 
Huabiao Awards Ceremony Held in Beijing

More than 100 Chinese celebrities, including almost all the A-listers from the country's film industry, attended the 13th Huabiao Awards, China's only official film awards, in Beijing on Saturday.

 
Giant Porcelain Jar Applied for Guinness World Records
porcelainPhoto taken on Aug. 24, 2009 shows the profile of a colossal crock of black and white porcelain, which stands at 1.36 meters in height, measures 6.8 meters in perimeter, with a caliber of 2 meters and a total weight of over 1,500 kg, i…
 
Grassroots Art in Yaoxu
artistWho can become an ? I found a simple answer in Yaoxu - Anybody interested in art.
 
Brush Holder Collecting
brushBrush Holder, a common utensil for brushes, was one of the most important Study Tools in ancient China such as brush, Chinese ink, rice paper and inkstone. It is much-loved by poets and calligraphers. Brush Holder puts the art and the …
 
Snuff bottle-the secret discovered by smelling
Snuff bottleThe snuff is an overseas product, while the snuff bottle is an absolute Chinese invention, which is a combination of chinese and western cultures. The snuff entered China at the end of Ming Dynasty and beginning of Qing Dynasty. The sn…
 
New Chinese Dictionary to Debut in September

The newest edition of Ci Hai, an authoritative large-scale comprehensive dictionary of the Chinese language, will make its debut in September.

 
Woman's Costume in Chinese history
chinaIn Chinese history, the Tang Dynasty (AD618-907) was a period of unity and prosperity when the polity and economy were highly developed. Materialistic abundance and a relatively relaxed social atmosphere gave the Tang Dynasty an unpre…
 
"Breath of Qiang", a stage epic from Sichuan
epicThe "Breath of Qiang" is a stage epic that presents a colorful tapestry of folk culture unique to the Qiang minority group. The project recently wrapped up its performances in Beijing, before launching a national tour.
 
Primi performance, traditional dance
dancePrimi people celebrate their Valentines' Day on May 5 of the lunar calendar.Beijing audiences were treated to an evening of Primi dance and culture last night as Guarding the Forest showcased traditional movement and song from the mino…
 
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