Villager accidentally discovers West Han tomb in his own yard
2011-02-25 10:46:07
A villager named Lu Mingheng in Lianyungang City in China's Jiangsu Province discovered an ancient tomb belonging to the Western Han dynasty in his own yard accidentally when he was trying to dig a well on Feb. 19.Once he realized it might be an ancient tomb, Lu immediately stopped digging and called local police to protect the place.
Upcoming cultural events
2011-02-25 10:45:36
Beijing Symphony Orchestra will stage a concert to usher in International Women's Day. The event will be led by women musicians, including conductor Chen Lin, pianist Chen Jie and erhu performer Yan Jiemin.On the program list are Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Chen Qigang's erhu concerto Reflections of Vanished Time, Liszt's Piano Concerto No 1 in E Flat Major and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet.
More cultural institutions to offer free services
2011-02-25 07:53:33
Operators of China's public libraries, art museums and culture centers, at a grassroots level, will get financial support from central and local governments in their latest efforts to offer free and better services to the public.
National ballet teams with orchestra
2011-02-24 16:19:34
The National Ballet of China is well-known. And the China Philharmonic Orchestra has been hailed as one of the world's "top 10 most inspiring orchestras." Now the prestigious pair are going to bring a series of ballets to classical music fans in Beijing.
Australians delight in Chinese Music during Chinese Spring Festival
2011-02-24 16:19:34
During every season of Chinese New Year over the past three years, local Australians have had a rare chance to enjoy real Chinese chamber music in central Sydney.
Gala celebrates Hakka festival
2011-02-24 14:36:51
Tuesday marked an important festival for the Hakka people in China. An evening gala featuring traditional Hakka songs and dances was broadcast live on Tuesday night.
2011 China-EU Year of Youth launched in Beijing
2011-02-24 10:15:57
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao attended the opening ceremony of the China-EU Year of Youth in Beijing on Wednesday, encouraging young people from China and the EU to build a brighter future for bilateral strategic partnerships.
First Confucius Institute to be set up in Fiji
2011-02-23 15:26:11
The Confucius Institute in the USP will be the first of its kind in the Pacific Island nation and is expected to be operational by the end of the year.
Exhibition of Xinjiang cultural relics unveiled secret of Silk Road
2011-02-23 10:11:46
The exhibition showcases 135 excavated cultural relics from Xinjiang. It provides a window on all aspects of the people and cultures of the Silk Road during its early period, reflecting different characteristics of agricultural and nomadic customs throughout ages
Sino-Philippine Traditional Cultural Festival opens in Manila
2011-02-23 10:10:45
Now in its 10th year, the annual event in the Philippines has gained a growing reputation for its rich assortment of cultural activities presented by artists of both nations.
Qinhuai Lantern Fair applies for UN World Intangible Cultural Heritage
2011-02-23 09:52:10
Qinhuai District of Nanjing city has already initiated the procedure of applying to the U.N. World Intangible Cultural Heritage for "Qinhuai Lantern Fair" officially, according to Xinhua's report on Feb. 21.
Chinese acrobats perform in Washington
2011-02-23 09:51:41
Chinese acrobats perform on the grand show titled "Cultures of China, Festival of Spring" during its special global art tour in Washington, capital of the United States, on Feb. 21, 2011.