Culture Insider: How ancient Chinese welcomed youth into adulthood

2017-05-04

National Youth Day, a holiday established by the government in December 1949, is celebrated on May 4 every year. The definition of youth, however, varies from nation to nation. In China, for instance, adulthood for both men and women starts at the age of 18.

Are traditional martial arts 'useless'?

2017-05-04

Direct flights to connect East China's Jinan city, Milan

2017-04-28

The first direct air route connecting Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong province, and Europe will be launched next month, the airport announced Thursday.

24 Solar Terms: 5 things you may not know about Grain Rain

2017-04-20

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain,as the last term in spring, starts on April 20 and ends on May 4.

Shandong culture shines in Laos

2017-04-12

As one of the major organizers of the "Chinese Culture Enters ASEAN" activity in Laos, the Shandong provincial department of culture sent an art group of 49 members to host a series of cultural exchange events in Lao capital Vientiane from April 3 to 5.

Shandong spreads Qilu culture in Thailand

2017-04-12

The opening ceremony of the "Chinese Culture Enters ASEAN" activity was celebrated in grand style at the Bangkok Chinese Cultural Center on March 31, with distinctive Chinese music, dances, acrobatics and performances featuring Confucian traditions provided by the Shandong art group.

Childhood memories at Dongyue Temple Fair

2017-04-11

There are an array of activities featuring childhood games and traditional stalls selling charming little trinkets at the Dongyue Temple Fair, evoking sweet memories from childhood.