Celebrating French language and culture
2011-03-08 11:22:49
The China Francophone Festival is underway through March 24, featuring concerts, films, art exhibitions and talks about French culture and diversity. The 16th La Francophonie will also include drama, a French-language competition, discussion of French-language education and various lectures.
Upcoming cultural events in Beijing
2011-03-08 10:54:05
Dialogue Space Gallery presents Lucky Field, a solo exhibition by Ma Dan, featuring the artist's simple and primitive oils of people and scenery. Her paintings create a dream-like tranquility reflecting on humans and nature.
Places to go on Women's Day
2011-03-08 07:58:07
Penghao Theater will host short dramas, music and dance and Thai boxing to celebrate International Women's Day. All proceeds will go to the Wokai Foundation to help female entrepreneurs from rural China start their own businesses.
Cultural bridge links China and Europe
2011-03-07 22:11:13
A China-Hungary-Europe gala evening, in which both Chinese and Hungarian artists perform, has created a cultural bridge between China and Europe. With the aim of promoting cultural dialogue between China and Europe, the gala was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Hungary and the Hungarian Talentis Group in Budapest late February.
Exhibit of Chinese mainland literary giant held in Taiwan
2011-03-07 10:05:37
An exhibition showcasing Chinese mainland literary giant Bingxin (1990-1999), one of the most well-known contemporary authors, opened in Taiwan Saturday.The month-long exhibition, held in Taiwan Soka Association, displays 157 photos and 132 Bingxin's works, original manuscripts, letters and etc.
Upcoming cultural events
2011-03-07 09:57:10
Penghao Theater will host short dramas, music and dance, even Thai boxing, to celebrate International Women's Day.The Bookworm International Literary Festival takes place in Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu until March 18.Dulwich College is proud to present Three Clarinets, a clarinet tour of Beijing and Seoul.
Focus on landscapes for hotel's new photo exhibition
2011-03-07 09:56:15
An exhibition of photographs taken by an Estonian photographer during a recent two-month tour of China has opened to the public in the rear lobby of the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.
Chinese acrobatics dazzle Canada
2011-03-04 14:26:53
Organized by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the major stage project "One Spring in the World" has been touring around the world. It's aimed at enriching Spring Festival celebrations among many Chinese communities overseas. On Tuesday right before wrapping up this year's tour, the troupe thrilled an audience in Vancouver, Canada.
National Museum unveils grand exhibition "Road to Revival"
2011-03-04 14:26:20
After three-and-a-half years, the expansion project of the National Museum of China is finally winding down. The museum plans to reopen on the first of April. And to warm up for the re-opening, a large-scale exhibition titled "Road to Revival" was opened on Tuesday.During the exhibition, high-definition panoramic projections recall one-century of history starting from the Opium War in 1840.
Classic mix
2011-03-04 07:59:07
When China Philharmonic Orchestra joins National Ballet of China to present French choreographer's Roland Petit's master works, sparks are bound to fly, Chen Jie says.
Capital city awaits Uffizi treasures
2011-03-04 07:59:07
Eighty-two masterpieces from the Uffizi Gallery of Florence, Italy, have been touring Chinese cities since March 2010.
"Cultural bridge" tours to Hungary
2011-03-03 10:58:01
An part of the central government's efforts includes dispatching cultural ambassadors to foreign lands. That's why another Chinese stage extravaganza tailor made for overseas audiences is on the road. On Friday night, the show "Culture Bridge" was staged in Budapest, capital of Hungary.