Video Calling Qu Yuan: AI Bridges 2,000 Years at Dragon Boat Festival
Explore how AI reconnects us with poet Qu Yuan in a video call across 2,000 years, bringing fresh meaning to the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Porcelain Granny’s Mission: Saving Taiwan Region’s Black-Glazed Porcelain
At the 21st International Cultural Industries Fair, ‘Porcelain Granny’ Pai Peng-yin from China’s Taiwan region showcases a 50-year-old black-glazed porcelain craft, preserving hidden stories in clay.
Experience the Thrill of Dragon Boat Racing in Guangdong
Discover the vibrant Dragon Boat Festival tradition in Guangdong Province, a national intangible cultural heritage. Tune in on May 31 at 9:30 a.m. Beijing Time for the live races.
Brushing History: Kids Explore Traditional Chinese Architectural Painting
Pupils learn traditional Chinese architectural painting at a Beijing workshop ahead of Children’s Day, bridging generations and keeping craftsmanship traditions alive.
Dragon Boat Festival: Poet Qu Yuan, Zongzi and a Race for Honor
Explore the Dragon Boat Festival’s roots: Qu Yuan’s legacy, the origin of dragon boat races, and zongzi’s journey from ritual offering to global treat.
Rediscover Yourself in Jingmai Mountain’s Ancient Tea Forest
This May, explore Jingmai Mountain’s ancient tea forests, savor age-old tea-roasting traditions, and rediscover yourself amid stilted houses and bonfire dances.
Gansu Silk Road Art Show Unites Past and Present in Beijing
Explore over 240 Silk Road treasures from Gansu at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, featuring playful figurines and cultural manuscripts on view through August 17.
Discover Baoguo Temple: Ningbo’s Ancient Wooden Marvel
A deep dive into Ningbo’s Baoguo Temple: an Eastern Han masterpiece featuring a rare beamless wooden hall and centuries-old mortise-and-tenon craftsmanship.
Clowning Around in Kunshan: A 600-Year Dive into Kunqu Opera
Discover Kunqu Opera in Kunshan, Chinese mainland, as our host meets three masters and transforms into the clown from “Fifteen Strings of Cash” in this 600-year-old tradition.
Zongzi & Dragon Boats: Shipai Village’s Modern Twist on an Ancient Festival
In Shipai Village, Guangzhou, zongzi-making and dragon boat races breathe new life into the Dragon Boat Festival, blending tradition with modern China’s cultural revival.