Mazu’s 1065th Birthday Celebrated in Fujian with Grand Ceremony
Over 10,000 locals and global devotees gathered in Putian, Fujian to celebrate Mazu’s 1065th birthday with a grand sacrificial ceremony, honoring a UNESCO-listed tradition.
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From Tiny Fans to Lion Dance Masters: Tradition Meets Innovation
See how childhood fascination has transformed into a lion dance revival this Chinese New Year as young performers breathe new life into an ancient art.
Lion Dance Bridges China and Malaysia’s Cultural Heritage
Explore how the lion dance builds a living bridge between China and Malaysia, weaving memories of migration into a shared cultural tapestry.
Modern Tech Revives Ancient Chinese Texts
From ultrathin repair paper to AI-powered 3D scans, the Chinese mainland’s new restoration centers blend tradition and tech to safeguard millennia-old texts.
Ancient Wisdom on Mindful Reading from Fawang Temple
At Fawang Temple on Songshan Mountain, disciple Miaodu shares an ancient proverb on mindful reading: each word can be as valuable as gold.
Shanghai Sci-Fi Center Brings Three-Body Universe to Life
Shanghai’s new sci-fi center, inspired by Liu Cixin’s ‘The Three-Body Problem,’ opens this summer with immersive VR, AR and interactive panels.
Grain Rain Arrives: Spring’s Final Solar Term Sparks Renewal
Explore Grain Rain, the sixth solar term in the Chinese mainland’s spring calendar. From drinking Grain Rain tea to admiring peonies and honoring Cangjie, discover traditions sparking renewal.
Ningxia’s 2025 Scarecrow Art Festival Kicks Off with Giant Straw Sculptures
The 2025 International Scarecrow Art Festival in Ningxia’s Mingcui Lake Park debuts 40 giant straw sculptures over 30,000 sqm, blending agriculture, art, and innovation.
Janet Yang: China’s Cultural Voice Takes Its Place on the Global Stage
At BJIFF, Janet Yang highlights how hits like Ne Zha 2 and Black Myth: Wukong prove China’s cultural voice is taking its place on the world stage.
Time-Travel to Ancient Chang’an with AR Postcards
Scan an AR postcard to time-travel through Chang’an, the dazzling 1,000-year-old global capital where East met West.