SIFF 2025: 3,900+ Films, AI Debut & Midnight Magic
SIFF 2025 launches in Shanghai with 3,900+ films, 80% world premieres, AI cinema debut and epic midnight screenings.
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Kazakhstani Cinema Shines at SIFF 2024: ZHAZA & The Divorce Triumph
SIFF 2024 spotlights Kazakhstani films ZHAZA and Golden Goblet winner The Divorce, offering fresh narratives of redemption and modern life.
Song Dynasty Masterpiece Inspires Modern Incense Burner and Tea Table
On Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, artisans unveil incense burner and tea table inspired by Song dynasty masterpiece “A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains”.
Home on a Plate: Turkmen Comfort Food Thrives in Beijing
Discover how a family-run restaurant in Beijing brings Turkmen comfort food to life, connecting cultures one plate at a time.
When Dombra Meets Guqin: Bridging Steppe & Mountain Strings
Discover how the two-stringed dombra and seven-stringed guqin unite nomadic steppe tales with mountain meditations in a unique cross-cultural musical dialogue.
Popop Debuts First Global Flagship Store in Shanghai
Pop Mart’s jewelry arm Popop opens its first global flagship store in Shanghai, merging collectible culture with innovative jewelry design.
Three-Day Crayfish Festival Sizzles in Jiangsu
Xuyi County in Jiangsu Province on the eastern Chinese mainland hosted a three-day crayfish festival that drew nearly 10,000 attendees for spicy seafood, music and local culture.
Central Asian Students Thrive in Beijing’s Education Hub
Two students from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are thriving in Beijing’s education hub, blending academic pursuits with vibrant cultural exchanges on the Chinese mainland.
Why Miao Villages Are Called “Zhai” in Guizhou
Explore why Miao villages in Guizhou are called ‘zhai’ and how they differ from ‘cun’ and ‘zhuang.’ Uncover the cultural history behind these village names.
Zibo’s Liuli Legacy Lights Up National Museum
Discover Zibo’s liuli glass art at the National Museum of China, where vivid hues and modern tech revive an ancient glazed tradition.