Despite rainy skies, a unique gathering of Chinese and French sci-fi artists captivated audiences at Nantou Ancient City in Nanshan District yesterday. The event, part of the Chinese/French Artists Exchange Program’s third season, aimed to strengthen cross-cultural collaboration through art and storytelling. During the event, titled “A Date in Ancient City: An Artistic Conversation from...
The 2024 Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale opened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, under the theme of “integration and dialogue,” presenting a diverse artistic showcase that bridges tradition and modernity. This cultural event, featuring young artists from Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhejiang, offers audiences a chance to explore the dynamic interplay between Eastern and Western influences,...
The ancient city of Dunhuang, a Silk Road hub that welcomed Western merchants for centuries, may serve as a “perfect platform” to improve China-US relations, according to Neil Schmid, an American research professor and the first Western scholar hired by the Dunhuang Academy. Schmid studies the Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes,...
One day before the release of China’s highly anticipated 3A game Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese content creator named “Gray” posted on Reddit, introducing the game’s inspiration, the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. In just 15 hours, the post garnered 70,000 views, demonstrating the strong international interest in the game and its cultural...
From the ancient Shaolin temples to the global influence of martial arts icons like Bruce Lee, kung fu has a deep-rooted history and a powerful philosophical foundation. The art of kung fu, also known as wushu, is more than just a physical practice—it’s a way of life, deeply intertwined with Chinese cultural and spiritual traditions....
Over 700 years ago, Italian explorer Marco Polo embarked on a journey through China, chronicling his experiences and introducing the marvels of ancient China to Europe in his famed book. Today, a new wave of explorers—international YouTubers and vloggers—are following in his footsteps, using online videos to share their discoveries of modern China with the...
The U.K. premiere of the Shenzhen dance drama “Wing Chun” at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London has garnered widespread acclaim. This performance is a striking fusion of Chinese martial arts and contemporary dance, captivating British audiences with its rich cultural narrative and artistic innovation. The show, which blends the traditional martial art of Wing...
Liu Jingtao’s New York Exhibition Showcases Modern Chinese Art Liu Jingtao’s New York Exhibition has recently launched, featuring 17 of his artworks, and highlighting his expertise in Chinese landscapes, Tibetan Buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings. The exhibition, which officially opened on August 15, 2024, at the Murray Hill Art Museum in Flushing, Queens, will continue...
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Returns to Wembley for Five Nights Taylor Swift’s monumental Eras Tour is set to make a highly anticipated return to Wembley Stadium. This time, she will perform for an additional five nights. Notably, the final performance on August 20 will close out the European leg of the tour. Her return to London follows...
Older Women in Ballet: A Growing Trend in Japan In recent years, Japan has witnessed a remarkable trend: a growing number of older women in ballet. These women, often middle-aged or elderly, are either embracing classical ballet for the first time or returning to a long-forgotten passion. Consequently, this surge in interest has led to the...