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The "Cultural Journey" program dedicates to showcase the preservation and flourishing of China's vibrant traditional culture. It features key sections like "Archaeological China", "Exploring China", "Traveling across China", "Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage in China" and "Openness in China".
The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, held on July 10-11 in Qufu, Shandong province, brought together nearly 400 international guests from 63 countries, aiming to draw wisdom from traditional culture to better address global challenges and advance human civilization.
What if a 9,000-year bone flute could be used in the performance of contemporary music, like the themes of the Harry Potter movies, or online games like League of Legends? By using replicas of cultural relics, such as a bone flute and bianzhong (chime bells), the Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra of the Henan Museum has already made it happen, and become one of the institution's major attractions.
In 1998, a Javanese fisherman who planned to collect sea cucumbers in the waters off Belitung Island, Indonesia, accidentally came across some ceramic items, thus leading to the uncovering of a shipwreck sunken for more than 1,200 years.
The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations.
Chang'an, Xi'an, the pioneering Sino-Iranian film set within the context of the Belt and Road Initiative, hosted a seminar at the China Film Archive earlier this week. The film revolves around a cross-border love story, intertwining modern and ancient Chinese elements.
