Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk: Timeless Rhythms of Daily Life
Explore CGTN’s new documentary Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk and its use of 12 shi-chen time segments to showcase daily rhythms and cultural heritage in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
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Brushstrokes of Heritage: Uygur Calligraphy in Kashi
Explore Uygur calligraphy in Kashi, Xinjiang, with master Omer Osman. See how 44 years of tradition shape each stroke and connect past to present.
Vibrant Xinjiang: Ethnic Culture Shines on Fashion Stage
Kyrgyz model Guyay revives Uygur, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz traditions on Xinjiang’s fashion stage, blending heritage with modern design.
Unearthing Jinsha Site: A Window into Ancient Shu Civilization
Explore the Jinsha Site in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on the Chinese mainland, a 3,200-year-old hub of ancient Shu innovation. Discover gold masks, jade treasures and immersive museum experiences.
Locke, California: America’s Smallest Historic Chinatown
Discover Locke, California, a small historic town south of Sacramento built by Chinese immigrants, offering a peaceful glimpse into America’s Chinatown heritage.
Guardian of Turpan’s Ancient Murals: Xu Dongliang’s 30-Year Mission
Artisan Xu Dongliang has spent over 30 years restoring Turpan’s ancient murals in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, safeguarding cultural heritage and mentoring new conservators.
Nang Coffee: A Modern Twist on Xinjiang’s Flatbread Tradition
In Kashi, Xinjiang, Dawazi Cafe transforms traditional nang flatbread into edible coffee cups, blending Uygur heritage with modern café culture and sustainable innovation.
Kashi Clay: Uygur Pottery’s Timeless Craft in Gaotai
Explore the centuries-old Uygur pottery craft in Kashi’s Gaotai quarter, where Anwar Ali shapes simple clay into timeless bowls, mugs, and teapots.
Decade at the Met: A Curator and Guard Reimagine Museums
Discover how a Met security guard’s decade at the museum and a Suzhou Silk Museum curator’s vision prove museums are living stories connecting us across culture, time, and life’s beauty.
Heavenly Horses of Xinjiang Dazzle in Zhaosu Wetland
Discover Zhaosu County’s breathtaking wetland spectacle as majestic Ili horses dash through waterways in the ‘Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River’ performance.