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Prized encyclopedia to be studied at home and abroad

New research center to promote Ming Dynasty tomeLittle remains of the original edition of Yongle Dadian, an encyclopedia completed in 1408 after being commissioned by Emperor Yongle during the Ming Dy

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Tribute to composer

A young Chinese musician will stage concerts in Blue Note venues in China.A Bu, 21, has just returned to Beijing from New York, where he is pursuing his bachelor of music degree at Juilliard School, w

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Role model statues on display at community center

A statue of Guo Liang, a role model Party member, is unveiled at the exhibition. [Photo by Jiang Dong/China Daily] The National Art Museum of China launched a public education program in 2017 w

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Art puts Fuliang back in the picture

500 Brushstrokes by artist Wu Jian'an. The art pieces involve efforts of residents to the Fuliang event. XU HAOYU/CHINA DAILY On the first day of May, the project Art at Fuliang officially rais

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Electronic music gets jolt of good vibes

In 1988, Zhang Xiaofu landed an opportunity to study music in Paris. After a month of learning French, the teacher from Beijing's Central Conservatory of Music embarked on his journey to France.As

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Young Chinese artist holds solo exhibition in South Korea

Don't you think 'numerous living beings' is too broad a theme for your exhibition?Just like two intersecting axes, horizontally, the concept is broad, extensive, and all-embracing; vertica

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Uniting stories of Silk Road through dance

The Great Unity is inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Shanxi province. The dance drama was staged in Beijing in May as a tribute to the centennial of the founding of the Communist Party of

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Millennia-old clothing back in vogue

Young customers driving demand for textile-based products used for thousands of yearsInternet-savvy young people, or Generation Z consumers, who often share their hobbies with others, are driving the

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Artist draws inspiration from home city

To many locals of Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the ancient city has always had a dull yellowish-brown hue due to the dominant color of its buildings. But to 25-ye

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Wuzhen Theater Festival calls for entries from aspiring artists

The eighth Wuzhen Theater Festival, which will take place from Oct 15 to 24, is calling for entries for its Emerging Theater Artists Competition and outdoor carnival.This year's festival is themed

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Nationwide singing event launched to mark CPC's 100 anniversary

The first Bashu Chorus Festival, or a nationwide singing event "Sing A Folk Song to Our Party", kicked off in a launch ceremony on the evening of May 16 in Nanchong, Southwest China's Sichuan provi

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Barcelona's Picasso Museum celebrates 50th anniversary of painter's donation

Barcelona's Picasso Museum did not let the coronavirus pandemic stop it from celebrating the 50th anniversary of the painter's donation of over a thousand works from his youth to the city in 1970.

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Emperor Qinshihuang's chariots and horses moved to new home

Photo taken on May 12, 2021, shows the original look of the chariot belonged to China's first emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-206 BC). (Photo/China News Service) A newly built museum

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Competition for int'l short-video creators opens in Beijing

An international competition for short-video creators was launched in Beijing on Tuesday and is calling for short-video submissions telling stories about China.It is the third year of the My China Sto

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China's performance market leaps during May Day holiday

China's performance market ushered in a consumption peak during the five-day May Day holiday, with over 14,000 performances held nationwide, attracting over 6 million audience members, the Ministr

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Tenor trio returns to wow fans

Top classical singers reunite for a new tour after a decade.In 2011, tenors Dai Yuqiang, Wei Song and Warren Mok formed a trio and became known as China's Three Tenors, the country's equivalen

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Entertainment sees record rebounds during May Day holiday

Statistics from China's entertainment industries during the five-day May Day holiday witnessed significant rebounds and several new revenue records, demonstrating the huge potential of the Chinese