Experience the Spring Festival Chinese Opera Gala with Lucy
Experience the vibrant fusion of tradition and artistry at the Spring Festival Chinese Opera Gala. Join Lucy behind the scenes in Taiyuan.
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Strumming New Strings: Pipa Virtuoso Wu Man Shares Her Musical Journey
Renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man shares her musical journey, exploring new music and profound connections that bridge traditional and contemporary sounds.
Dong People Keep Tradition Alive by Preparing Hongba for Chinese New Year
As the Chinese New Year nears, the Dong people of Yuping County prepare hongba, a red glutinous rice cake symbolizing joy and prosperity, keeping alive their rich culinary traditions.
Discover Harbin’s Saint Sophia Cathedral: A Century-Old Architectural Marvel
Built in 1907, Harbin’s Saint Sophia Cathedral stands as a testament to the city’s rich history and architectural beauty.
Tofu Grinding: An Ancient Tradition Celebrating Honesty and Hard Work
Discover the ancient tradition of tofu grinding during Layue, celebrating honesty and hard work in the twelfth month of the Chinese calendar.
Fiery Rhythms Illuminate Binyang’s Paolong Festival
Binyang County’s Paolong Festival lights up the night with fiery rhythms, celebrating a thousand-year-old tradition that blends Han and Zhuang cultures in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Yixing’s Zisha Teapots: The Magic Behind China’s Timeless Tea Culture
Discover the artistry of Yixing’s Zisha teapots, where centuries-old craftsmanship transforms earth into cultural treasures, turning tea drinking into a celebration of nature and tradition.
Kunqu Opera’s ‘Legend of the White Snake’ Enchants a New Generation
Kunqu Opera’s ‘Legend of the White Snake’ brings ancient Chinese art to life, captivating a new generation with its timeless tale of love and bravery.
Flying Fish Lanterns Illuminate Night Skies in Anhui’s Ancient Village
An ancient village in east China’s Anhui Province comes alive as flying fish lanterns light up the night sky, enchanting visitors with a dazzling display of tradition and culture.
Shaolin Monks Revive Monkey King’s Moves with Legendary Monkey Stick
Discover the mesmerizing Shaolin Monkey Stick, a legendary kung fu skill inspired by the Monkey King and brought to life by Shi Yanming at the Shaolin Temple.