Smithsonian Returns Warring States Silk Manuscripts to Chinese Heritage Authorities
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art returns two Warring States-era Zidanku silk manuscripts to China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration.
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Jiangxiali: Wuhan’s Century-Old Wharf Revives Nightlife with Nostalgic Charm
Explore Jiangxiali, a century-old wharf in Wuhan’s Jiangxia District, now a cultural hotspot with cobblestone streets, retro shops, folk-art experiences and vibrant nightscapes.
Guizhou Villagers Revive 1,000-Year Dragon Boat Tradition for Festival Races
Over 100 villagers in Huanglaguan, Tongren, Guizhou launched dragon boats in a centuries-old ceremony, reviving a thousand-year dragon boat culture ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival races.
White Paper: Religious Freedom Flourishes in Xizang
A recent white paper outlines how religious freedom thrives in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, highlighting protections for 46k monks, diverse festivals and cultural traditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hebei Museum Revives 1,000-Year-Old Ding Porcelain Legacy
The Chen Wenzeng Ding Porcelain Art Museum in Hebei is reviving a 1,000-year-old craft, showcasing Chen’s works and archaeological finds tracing Ding porcelain back to the Song Dynasty.
Shaolin’s Animal-Imitation Boxing: Nature’s Martial Wisdom
Explore Shaolin animal-imitation boxing, where tiger strength and snake grace merge nature’s philosophy with modern combat mastery.