Shanxi moves to preserve unique cultural heritage
2013-01-28 07:50
Shanxi province is to form a cultural ecological protection zone that will encompass several central areas, including Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lost luster
2013-02-01 11:31
Lacquerware decorated and varnished with a glossy durable black lacquer is said to have come from Japan but, like many Japanese traditions and customs, has its origins in China. A number of lacquer-painted red bowls from China's Hemudu Neolithic period show that the craft's history stretches back 7,000 years there, long before the invention of silk or pottery.
Legendary lure
2012-09-27 08:00
Emperor Guangwu, first emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), is said to have been saved after praying to the mountain god in Changzhi. That's just one of the many legends of the county in Shanxi province. Wang Ru finds out more.
Lantern Festival marked around China
2013-02-24 20:23
People wearing protective masks approach burning fireworks, a tradition in Tainan, Taiwan, to wish for good luck and health, on Feb 23, one day before the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first lunar month which falls on Feb 24 this year. [Photo/Xinhua]
Another Glance at Pingyao
2013-02-08 07:47
Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year who come to see its well-preserved old quarters, which boast a history spanning more than 2,700 years.
Pingyao hosts photography gala
2012-09-20 07:50
A photography festival opened Wednesday in the ancient city of Pingyao, drawing more than 1,700 exhibitors from both China and abroad.
Ancient Chinese city hosts int'l photo festival
2012-09-19 16:11
A photography festival opened Wednesday in the ancient city of Pingyao, drawing more than 1,700 exhibitors from home and abroad.
Modern drama staged in Pingyao ancient city
2013-03-11 14:32
Modern drama staged in Pingyao ancient city
Shanxi moves to preserve unique cultural heritage
2013-01-28 07:50
Shanxi province is to form a cultural ecological protection zone that will encompass several central areas, including Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lantern Festival marked around China
2013-02-24 20:23
People wearing protective masks approach burning fireworks, a tradition in Tainan, Taiwan, to wish for good luck and health, on Feb 23, one day before the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first lunar month which falls on Feb 24 this year. [Photo/Xinhua]
UN award for China Cultural Heritage Foundation
2013-04-02 16:51
The China Cultural Heritage Foundation and its president, Geng Ying, have been awarded an honor certificate by UNESCO to mark "distinguished efforts" on a paper conservation project.
When art mixes with business
2013-03-31 07:40
Theater director Wang Chaoge is excited about the potential of China's culture industry. The 48-year-old CEO of Beijing Impression Show Co Ltd believes Chinese companies can successfully expand overseas and develop into large international brands similar to what Disney has achieved.

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