The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. As the lights gradually dimmed, the dancer took to the stage, flying a paper kite against the backdrop of an image of Zhengyang Gate, or Qianmen, which fully filled the back of the stage set.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts is bringing back its beloved children's opera "Effendi II: True-Fake Effendi" for six shows from July 25 to 28.
Female Cantonese opera star Chin Shan, who normally plays leading male roles, finds it challenging to take on male characters' roles on stage. How does she manage to portray more masculinity than a real man despite the physical and mental differences between men and women?
The animated series Reincarnated Marquis has been making waves on the video streaming platform Bilibili, garnering praise for its stunning visuals, captivating story, and evocative character portrayals.
A new haven for relaxation and adventure has arrived in the golden coast area of Beidaihe. Resea Resort, spanning 360 hectares, officially opened its doors on Tuesday, boasting a stunning array of natural resources, including a 3-kilometer coastline, lush forest, serene lake, and rejuvenating hot springs.
In the newly released Iconics Rose Nebula series by the French design house Lalique, pink takes on an additional futuristic dimension, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
The 2024 Beijing International Publishing Forum, held on June 21 at the China National Convention Center, explored the theme of "Technology Innovation for Publishing". Organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation, the event brought together experts, scholars and professionals from publishing and tech industries, both domestic and international.
Creators of BBC's dark comedy series Inside No. 9, British writer-actor duo Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are on their first visit to China, participating in the 29th Shanghai TV Festival.
In 2009, China and the United States signed a key intergovernmental agreement on combating the theft and illegal trade of cultural relics. The document has been extended every five years since.
In 1942, a long-sealed tomb from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) in the Zidanku (literally "bullet storehouse") area on the outskirts of Changsha, Hunan province, was plundered by grave robbers who stole the earliest silk manuscripts ever found in China.
Step off Barkhor Bazaar and into the narrow surrounding alleyways and you soon feel as if you are entering another world, away from the hustle and bustle beyond.
Centuries-old Barkhor Bazaar traces an eye-catching path through shared tradition of commerce and culture, Lin Qi and Daqiong report in Lhasa.
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