Buddhist teaches Zen of Google
2012-05-21 13:31:58
All the toys and perks belie the frenetic pace here, and many employees acknowledge that life at Google can be hard on fragile egos.
Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi
2012-05-18 15:31:57
The Yungang Grottoes were built against the mountain and extend about 1 kilometer from east to west.
Crafty girls, beautiful handwork
2012-05-18 14:54:03
Embroiderers make coarse cloth in Guxian county, Shanxi province.
Confucius in the 21st century
2012-05-17 13:11:59
The thinker and his philosophies are as relevant today as they ever were, Chitralekha Basu finds on a visit to his homeplace in Qufu, Shandong province.
Nanjing stories
2012-05-17 13:09:18
Nanjing is replete with history. But, our reporters, Chitralekha Basu and Song Wenwei, were intrigued by much more.
Mongolian culture courses taught in Hohhot
2012-05-16 14:43:56
A growing number of schools in Inner Mongolia are offering courses on the Morin Khuur. Local educational authorities hope to preserve the Mongolian indigenous culture.
Shadow play staged in Chengdu
2012-05-16 14:31:37
Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a folk performing art originating in China. It is an art form combined with painting, carving and folk cartoons.
Video: Velvet bird of old Beijing
2012-05-16 10:17:59
The velvet bird is an ancient Chinese art form that originated in Beijing. Once a craft mastered by many, few people in China have the skills to create them. One of those people is Cai Zhiwei.
S Korean children experience monks' life
2012-05-16 10:13:02
Nine children began on Sunday experiencing Buddhist priests' lives as novice monks for three weeks at the temple in Seoul.
Kites festival dazzles Beijing
2012-05-16 09:59:31
We remember as children taking a dime-store kite to the park and running like mad. Well, things have changed. The average kite flier isn't a kid, and running isn't required.
A gathering of folk dances
2012-05-15 14:32:00
The third China Yangge Festival will be held from May 23-27 in Jiaozhou, a county-level city in Qingdao, Shandong province.
Tranquil retreat
2012-05-15 14:30:26
Zhu Zheqin, or Dadawa, has found peace at her new studio in Hangzhou and a new lease on her musical life.