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  • Photography competition to promote Shandong worldwide

    2019-08-15

    The Shandong provincial department of culture and tourism will host an international photography competition to promote local tourism resources worldwide, as well as raise the province's international profile.

  • Bringing the classics back to life

    2019-08-12

    When it comes to celebrating Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine's Day, certain traditions usually spring to mind. While exchanging gifts and spending time with loved ones are common themes, in ancient times another custom was widely practiced: leaving books outside the main doors of houses to air and share them. It was forgotten in recent years.

  • Qingdao riding wave of success after inaugural music festival

    2019-08-12

    Musical notes literally flew across the night sky of Qingdao, Shandong province, thanks to 200 drones putting on a light show using the precision of high technology, while a traditional folk ensemble appeared at the central square in Jimo district to perform classic songs.

  • Han Dynasty tombs discovered in Jinan

    2019-08-09

    Two ancient tombs with delicate stone reliefs were discovered in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, local archaeological authorities said Wednesday.

  • New breed of fans take up daily tai chi practice

    2019-08-08

    JINAN - The age difference between members of group of tai chi practitioners in East China's Shandong province is as much as 80 years, proving that the ancient martial art's appeal is timeless. The oldest member is 91 years old and the youngest only 7.

  • Shandong cultural trade promotion conference held in LA

    2019-08-02

    East China's Shandong province held a cultural trade promotion conference on July 30 in the United States city of Los Angeles, which was organized by the Shandong provincial department of commerce.

  • Culture adds some color to summer in Changdao

    2019-08-01

    A cultural event takes place in Changdao Marine Ecological Civilization Comprehensive Pilot Zone on July 25.