Reclaiming Heritage: The Global Push to Return Lost Cultural Relics
International Museum Day on May 18 spotlights a global push to return lost or stolen cultural relics. Explore how museums and nations are leading repatriation efforts.
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Reviving Dian Cha: Global Fans Rediscover 800-Year-Old Song Dynasty Tea Ritual
International tea enthusiasts, led by Salgado Gabriel, explore Dian Cha, the Song Dynasty’s whisked tea ceremony, and uncover China’s 800-year beverage heritage.
Chinese Mainland Theme Park ‘Happiness Business’ Set to Soar
Surging demand and robust investment are pushing the Chinese mainland’s theme park industry into a golden era. Legoland Shanghai’s mini-program crash highlights the soaring potential.
Bridging Time: How Museums Preserve Intangible Heritage
On International Museum Day, discover how the Hong Kong Palace Museum is using digital tech and community workshops to safeguard intangible heritage.
Oscar-Winning Brazilian Drama ‘I’m Still Here’ Premieres in Beijing
Brazilian Oscar-winning film ‘I’m Still Here’ premieres in Beijing, highlighting resilience and cultural exchange.
Ancient Meets Digital: Palace Museum’s Immersive Exhibition in Hong Kong
Discover “The Ways in Patterns,” the first Hong Kong-Beijing Palace Museum collab, blending ancient Chinese motifs with immersive digital art. On show until October 13.
Mentougou Rose Expo: Blossoming Cultures and Global Connections
From May 10-15 in Mentougou, Beijing, the International Rose Conference and China Rose Exhibition showcase rose-inspired products, themed gardens, and global exchanges.
Beiyue Temple: A 1,500-Year Legacy of Chinese Art and Culture
Explore Beiyue Temple in Quyang County, a 1,500-year-old site where Northern Wei emperors offered sacrifices, now home to rare Chinese cultural and artistic relics.
Beijing’s Grand Canal Museum Leads International Museum Day
From May 17-19, Beijing’s Grand Canal Museum hosts International Museum Day, unveiling the 2025 list of top innovative museums and national exhibitions in the Chinese mainland.
Clam-Digging Craze Lures Tourists to Rizhao’s Sandy Shores
Early-summer tides at Rizhao’s Haiyuan Village reveal damp sand treasure maps, sparking a clam-digging craze that’s drawing local and international tourists to Shandong’s coast.