Steaming Blessings: Jinnan Huamo’s Artful Buns Honor Ancestors in Shanxi
As Dragon Boat Festival nears, southern Shanxi locals craft Jinnan Huamo – ornate wheat buns shaped like tigers and more – to honor ancestors and pray for prosperity.
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Tongren’s Pre-Race Dragon Boat Tour Dives into 2025 Festivities
Bijiang District in Tongren City, Chinese mainland, hosted a vibrant dragon boat tour on May 25, previewing the 2025 Chinese Traditional Dragon Boat Competition.
Cosplayers Spark Chinese Animation Boom at CPOPwave Expo
At CPOPwave in Hangzhou, cosplayers bring the Chinese mainland’s animation boom to life as 20 top IPs showcase films, games and novels reshaping global pop culture.
Summer Survival: TCM Rituals to Keep Your Yang Afloat
Discover how 2,000-year-old TCM rituals – from herbal teas to acupressure – can help you beat summer burnout and keep your yang in balance after the Dragon Boat Festival.
Ancient Healing: Gua Sha, Acupuncture and More
Discover how gua sha, acupuncture, cupping and herbal remedies from traditional Chinese medicine are shaping holistic wellness worldwide.
Legendary Healers of TCM: Shennong, Bian Que, Hua Tuo & Li Shizhen
Meet legendary TCM physicians Shennong, Bian Que, Hua Tuo, and Li Shizhen, pioneers whose herbal experiments and surgical feats defined holistic medicine.
Chengdu’s Festival of Intangible Heritage Unites Global Traditions
The 9th Chengdu International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage showcases vibrant traditions from over 60 countries and regions, from shadow puppets to folk rhythms.
Persian Silverware Reveals Guangzhou’s 2,000-Year-Old Global Trade Links
Archaeologists unearthed a Persian-styled silver box in Zhao Mo’s tomb, revealing Guangzhou’s 2,000-year-old role as a global trade hub connecting ancient Persia and China.
Cross-Strait Culture Summit in Beijing Celebrates Shared Heritage
The second Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit in Beijing united cultural figures from the island of Taiwan and the Chinese mainland to champion shared heritage and launch new cultural projects.
From Buckets to Solar Wells: Chinese Agronomy Teacher’s Impact in Tonga
Ren Aizhi transformed agricultural education in Tonga with solar wells and drip irrigation, training nearly 300 students and aiming to return with advanced breeding tech.