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The "Cultural Journey" program dedicates to showcase the preservation and flourishing of China's vibrant traditional culture. It features key sections like "Archaeological China", "Exploring China", "Traveling across China", "Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage in China" and "Openness in China".
Afanaseva Sofia, a Russian student studying and living in Hangzhou, went on a journey to discover the blend of canal culture and modern civilization, experiencing a fusion of history and modernity.
French Breaking Season captivated audiences at the Shanghai International Dance Center Theater from May 24 to June 10 with a display of three dynamic French breaking dance productions — Dos Au Mur, Exit, and We Are Monchichi — as part of the Festival Croisements 2024.
The Shandong University Museum in Qingdao, Shandong province, welcomed a significant addition on Wednesday — a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) robe with a poignant history, gifted by Paul Hollister, the great-grandson of American missionary Watson McMillan Hayes (1857-1944), who shared a profound connection with China.
The 2nd council meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia hosted the International Conference on the Protection and Return of Cultural Objects Removed from Colonial Contexts in Qingdao, Shandong province, drawing over 150 delegates from 27 countries and two international organizations.
The Maritime Silk Road, dating back to the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-AD 220), represents the oldest known sea route. The Nanyue Kingdom (203-111 BC), located in China’s Lingnan region bordering the South China Sea, served as a crucial port and commodity distribution hub. The discovery of the mausoleum of Zhao Mo, the second ruler of the kingdom, in 1983 offered profound insights into the kingdom's grandeur.
