Folk Painter draws long scroll of rabbit to greet Chinese New Year
2011-02-02 15:40:53
In central China's Wuhan City, a 63-year-old folk artist sends his new year greetings using paint and brush. Jiang Xianxiao draws a long scroll featuring the zodiac star of the coming year.
Music scores big in the capital
2011-02-01 07:56:13
An increasing number of Beijingers are choosing to mark the lunar new year with a visit to a highbrow musical event instead of a gathering around the family meal table.
Chinese Opera Wu attracts Cuban audience
2011-01-31 14:29:13
The Opera Wu from the Chinese province of Zhejiang was presented for the first time in Cuba in the National Theatre on Saturday night, attracting the local audience.
Art troupes to stage 30 performances for overseas Chinese
2011-01-31 14:26:12
The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council said in a statement Thursday art troupes will stage 30 performances for overseas Chinese in Hong Kong, Macao and 13 foreign countries during the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Treasures at the Palace Museum displayed in Beijing
2011-01-31 13:11:12
Ancient art treasures collected in the Palace Museum have been carefully transported out of the Forbidden City and temporarily displayed in the Museum of Folk Art Treasure in Beijing.
Curating an online sensation
2011-01-30 10:00:02
The world's first online art fair, VIP Art Fair, has received 3.3 million visitors from 130 countries since its launch on Jan 22.
Blacklist system to monitor online video copyright
2011-01-29 07:17:49
China is planning to introduce a blacklist system for websites charged with online piracy of films and TV series as part of a major effort to better protect copyright, a senior official said on Friday.
Upcoming celebritions
2011-01-28 10:41:11
Audiences can expect a series of upcoming folk performances at the PLA Theater. Accomplished singers from around the country, including Pan Shuzhen and Jiang Jiaqiang, and ethnic singer Ge Yunping, will stage folk concerts.
Tiantan prepares to please the gods
2011-01-28 08:05:09
To celebrate Spring Festival, a spectacular ceremony of worship will be held in Tiantan Park, or the Temple of Heaven, from Feb 3 to 7.
Tapping into Irish roots
2011-01-28 08:05:09
Irish tap-dancing show Dance of Desire will be performed in Beijing during Spring Festival. Featuring well known Irish and world champion dancers, Dance of Desire is an adaptation of the Celtic legend, The Fate of the Children of Lir.
More Chopin for fans of the classics
2011-01-28 08:05:09
Before the Chinese New Year, Beijing's classical music enthusiasts will have chance to celebrate two nights of Polish music, on Jan 29 and 30, at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA). One of the most renowned orchestras from Eastern Europe, the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra will give two concerts under the baton of Antoni Wit.
A festival that transcends boundaries
2011-01-28 07:32:42
In homes across China, Australia, the US, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Britain, the Philippines, Thailand and India, the Year of the Rabbit will be met with parties, feasts and firecrackers. China Daily took a whistle-stop tour to find out more.