Peking Opera season has a fresh look
2011-04-15 13:52:58
The 2011 May Holiday Performing Season of the China National Peking Opera Company (CNPOC) will begin on April 22 with shows across Beijing, including at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theater and Chang'an Grand Theater.
Make a date with Meet in Beijing
2011-04-15 13:50:33
The month-long festival will bring music, dance and theater, in addition to free open-air shows from artists at home and abroad.
A man dying to act gets his final wish
2011-04-15 13:42:38
Veteran Hong Kong actor Law Lok-lam looked like he was having a grave run of bad luck when he died in five different soap operas in a 24-hour period last week.
Jinsha find proves ancient sun worship
2011-04-14 10:44:31
A golden emblem with four flying birds surrounding the sun appears in Chengdu.
Fashion's photographer exposed
2011-04-14 10:39:53
Peter Lindbergh's solo exhibition The Unknown, at 798 Art Zone, reveals the art and craft of the lensman with an almost 40-year back catalog.
Garden of earthly delights
2011-04-14 10:24:37
From the heights of Taipei 101 to the depths of sulfurous hot spring baths, the capital of Taiwan province offers a lot in 48 hours.
Ode to a writer
2011-04-14 10:00:43
Former Labor Exchange Band frontman and folk musician Lin Shengxiang highlights the works of Taiwan author Zhong Lihe on his upcoming mainland tour.
No more Mr bad guy
2011-04-14 09:24:32
Martial arts actor Christian Bachini is set to appear in Jackie Chan's 100th film, God of Armor III. The 25-year-old Italian aims to make it as a kungfu star in China.
Mother of all shows
2011-04-13 18:06:50
After their sold-out celebration gigs in Taipei, Taiwan-based Rock Records is coming to Beijing with an even bigger feast, and fans can hardly wait.
Stung into action
2011-04-13 18:03:27
Spring has sprung and this is the time of year that bugs emerge to bite and sting. Here's how to deal with those irritating itches and welts.
Drumming up interest
2011-04-13 17:55:31
The First International Bronze Drum Festival, in Donglan, highlighted the cultural importance of the instrument to the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups. Liu Xiangrui reports.
Contest to pick young performers of Peking Opera
2011-04-13 17:39:46
Glamorous Spring, the first Peking Opera competition for youth performers, will be held from May 15 to June 10 at Beijing's Chang'an Grand Theater.