What's new
2011-01-12 16:49:03
The animated feature, Little Big Panda, a Sino-European co-production, will premiere on Feb 3, the Chinese New Year.
Warm up to the cold by having some winter fun
2011-01-12 15:13:20
Beijing's favorite playground on ice is not just for kids. Grownups outnumbered the children at Houhai on Saturday afternoon, circling the famous city tourist attraction's frozen lake on ice skates and - my new favorite - ice-bikes.
A dream come true
2011-01-12 15:09:35
The Dreams of Jinsha, is in the running for an Oscar, after being accepted by the Academy Awards as a contender.Writer and producer Su Xiaohong says the film is a purely hand-drawn work and is China's first animation featuring images in "2K resolution", a technique that ensure clear and smooth images when magnified.
Hong Kong to hold 16th Chinese New Year parade
2011-01-12 13:13:30
The 16th International Chinese New Year Night Parade will be staged on Feb. 3 at Tsim Sha Tsui, featuring a total of 36 floats and performing groups from 11 countries and regions
'China Today' program to be highlighted at L.A. Art Show
2011-01-12 11:32:30
Twelve art galleries in four major cities in China will participate in the 16th Annual Los Angeles Art Show in the form of a special program on contemporary Chinese art trends next week. The program, entitled "China Today" and consisting of art exhibition, lectures and a film screening, will be highlighted by a special show presented by the 53 Art Museum.
Get your tickets now if you are hoping to travel
2011-01-12 11:26:05
The celebration is the most popular on the calendar for the Chinese people at home and abroad as they welcome in the New Year as suggested by the traditional lunar calendar.
Chinese greet traditional Laba Festival
2011-01-11 17:29:35
In China, the two most important traditions associated with Laba Festival are eating Laba Congee as well as praying for peace and good health in the coming year.
Dance of death promises to thrill
2011-01-11 07:57:09
Most Westerners are familiar with the Bible story of Salome, especially the dance of the seven veils, in which the young princess Salome dances for Herod and demands the head of John the Baptist in exchange.
Eagles still soaring
2011-01-11 07:57:09
The rock band will play its first gig in the Chinese mainland, as part of a world tour that sold more than 600,000 tickets for 40 shows in 2010.
Recording 2010's culture shocks
2011-01-11 07:57:09
At the end of 2010, China Daily, in association with the leading cultural website Wenhua China, launched an online poll of the Top 10 Chinese Cultural Events of the year, with an English version for foreigners and a Chinese version for Chinese voters.
Bronze mirrors reflect history of Han Dynasty
2011-01-10 14:32:56
A museum in Eastern China's Suzhou city was established to showcase some exquisite bronze mirrors that date back over 2000 years.Bronze mirrors are usually circular, with one side polished as a mirror and the other side reserved for intricate designs.
New Year stage boom in China
2011-01-10 14:26:33
With the arrival of the New Year, theatres around China are heating up with quality concerts staged by veteran singers. Meanwhile, sluggish album sales are showing signs of recovery.