Xinshi, a town located in Leiyang city, central China\’s Hunan Province, has been renowned for water transportation and commerce since ancient times. With a history spanning over a millennium, Xinshi b
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Deaf-mute artisan helps boost revitalization of culture in rural areas in E China’s Shandong
A deaf-mute artisan in east China’s Shandong Province has helped drive the revitalization of culture in rural areas by making clay figurines.Kang Zhimin makes a clay figurine. (Chinanews.com/Zhang Tia
Folk artist from N China\’s Shanxi committed to inheritance of suona
At the launch of a roots-seeking season in Hongtong county, north China\’s Shanxi Province in Beijing on March 29, Zhang Linfeng, a suona player from Jixian county of Shanxi, received warm applause for
Newlywed couple embrace happy life in Xinjiang
An elder of Mairmaitih Tirmur\’s family prepares food for relatives and friends at home in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China\’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 19, 2023. (Xinhua
Xinjiang craftsman keeps Kazakh bone carving alive
Kazakh bone carving is a form of traditional craftsmanship of the Kazakh ethnic group, which has been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.G
Dough sculpting cultural festival held in N China\’s Shanxi
The 17th dough sculpting cultural festival of Lanxian county opened on March 10 in Lanxian county, Lyuliang city, north China\’s Shanxi Province. The exhibition of dough sculptures, cultural performanc
Zigong lantern show: a mesmerizing experience for global visitors
The Zigong Lantern Show is a national intangible cultural heritage and a fine folk culture event in China.The history of lantern shows in Zigong can be traced to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279
Chinese-funded course helps protect cultural heritages in Afghanistan
BAMYAN, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) — In central Afghanistan\’s Bamyan Valley, where stands the famous Buddhas of Bamyan, Mohammad Ali Hasanyar was teaching local kids how to preserve the world\’s in
Beijing unveils blueprint to boost museum construction
BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) — Beijing on Friday unveiled a draft development plan for museum construction from 2023 to 2035.By 2035, there will be two museums for every 100,000 people in Beijing, with
Digital Dunhuang helps spread fine traditional Chinese culture
The Dunhuang Academy has established a complete technological system for the digital collection, processing, storage and display of the cultural relics at the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage s