A dream factory for street artists
2011-04-21 11:33:55
Beijing's 798 Art Zone is a dream factory for the street artists who flock there.Among the dreamers is sculptor Jin Manqiu.
Experiencing cultural and historical sites in Shanxi
2011-04-21 10:51:26
Northwest China's Shanxi Province claims possession of rich cultural and historical heritage, having more than 70% of all ancient architecture in China built before the Liao and Song Dynasties.
Stars to shine at 1st Beijing Int'l Film Festival
2011-04-21 10:39:47
The news center of the 1st Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) held a news conference at the Beijing Hotel on April 19.
Students with disabilities cope with life after earthquake
2011-04-20 18:05:49
Most people can't tell 19-year-old Liao Bo underwent a left thigh amputation three years ago when they see him play basketball with his classmates.
One question to judge your worth?
2011-04-20 14:23:40
An Tian, an American-born Chinese, was almost ready to pick one of the last two female contestants when he posed his final question: "What would you do if you won $10 million in the lottery?"
Retiree weaves new career with knots
2011-04-20 13:58:28
Few people can claim to be as tied up in their pastime as 72-year-old Liu Liming whose love of Chinese knots has bound her to a craft that has been listed as part of the nation's intangible cultural heritage for the past 20 years.
Mid-Eastern promise, but long way to go
2011-04-20 13:54:22
Two minutes hadn't passed since our first main dish arrived at Falahfel before owner Falah Ali came to check up on things. Without noticing that we were still to take a bite, he asked: "So how is everything? How is the taste?"
Bake your own pastry treats
2011-04-20 11:39:09
Here is a list of the forthcoming classes at the Fig Tree Pastry School (space is limited, so it is best to book in advance
Memories etched in ink
2011-04-20 11:28:35
One man's love of Lhasa's Barkhor Street fuels a voracious appetite for pen-and-ink drawings of its ancient buildings. Feng Xin reports.
Crawling my way through the maze of US bureaucracy
2011-04-20 10:54:08
We ran to many places to accomplish the feat of listing our son's name in our household registration (hukou) in Beijing.
Murals During the Qin and Han Dynasties
2011-04-19 17:56:09
During the Qin and Han dynasties, many homes and palaces—particularly those of nobles, bureaucrats and landlords - were decorated with murals, according to a number of historical documents. In addition to decorating the walls, murals of the imperial palace in the Han Dynasty, with their depictions of enlightened emperors, sages, loyal officials and filial children, also played an important role in shaping people’s values.
Digital timepieces
2011-04-19 16:38:24
An on-going media art show at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing offers viewers some food for thought about time.