Luodian is a traditional decorative craft in which shells or conch are inlaid on lacquerware, wood or metal. Originating in the Shang (1600 BC-1046 BC) and Zhou dynasties (1046 BC-256 BC), the techniq
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Chinese company completes Uzbek photovoltaic project
A 5.2-million-square-meter photovoltaic project was completed in early April by the China Construction Fifth Engineering Division Corp in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The project, which can generate more th
Ride the Wind 2024 releases promo video featuring Chinese solar terms
Ride the Wind 2024, the Chinese reality show that features female celebrities mostly over 30 years old, has released its multi-language promotional video featuring five performances that highlight Chi
Trending in China | Recording life: The charm of scrapbooking
Have you ever made a scrapbook? It\’s not only a fun craft, but also a way to record life\’s memories.
(Video source: Kuaishou)
Sport is good for city branding: World Athletics president
Sport is a very good way to market and raise the profile of cities, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe told the People\’s Daily in a recent interview. He also commended China\’s prominent role in t
Handmade in China | Art of gourd pyrography
The art of gourd pyrography uses natural gourds as a canvas and heated metal pens made from copper or iron as a drawing tool. Using the principles of carbonization, controlled temperatures and techniq
Trending in China | Ancient wisdom: Lu Ban locking puzzles
Lu Ban locking puzzles are based on the mortise and tenon joinery of traditional Chinese architecture. These ingenious constructions use shaped concave and convex pieces (i.e. mortise and tenon) that
Guyu: Grain Rain
Guyu, or Grain Rain, is the sixth of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. It signifies the onset of the rainy season, a favorable time for planting and the growth of crops. Grain Rain brings a mark
Shanghai releases 2024 events guide
The \”Shanghai Let\’s Meet Event Guide 2024\” was released on April 9. It invites people worldwide to participate in Shanghai\’s top cultural, sports, tourism, and exhibition events. This guide showcases
Charm of dough figurine sculpting
Dough sculpture is a traditional Chinese folk art and an intangible cultural heritage item that used to be popular among children. Curious to know how dough figurines are made? Here is an example of L