Morin Khuur: The Soulful Horse-Head Fiddle of the Steppe
Discover the morin khuur, Mongolia’s horse-head fiddle. Learn how this bowed string instrument, born from nomadic herders’ longing, became the soul of the steppe and a ritual centerpiece.
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Kazakh Embroidery in Xinjiang: Crafting Cultural Heritage
Hatima Ainaidou keeps Kazakh embroidery alive in Xinjiang, weaving cultural memory into modern life with a craft that dates back over 2,000 years.
Yi Women’s Sunlit March: Yellow Umbrellas in Butuo
In Butuo, known as the birthplace of the Torch Festival, Yi women don traditional costumes and carry yellow umbrellas, symbolizing sunlight, hope and ancestral sun worship.
Freestyle Spring Raps Bring Good Luck in Guizhou
Shiqian Shuochun brings spring to life in Guizhou with freestyle raps on farming basics and the 24 Solar Terms, a tradition believed to bring year-round good luck.
Blending Tradition and Tech: An Expat’s First Beijing Temple Fair Experience
An expat explores Beijing’s Spring Festival temple fairs, experiencing both traditional celebrations and an innovative AI and robotics-themed fair.
Beijing Artists Fuse Tradition and Modernity in Year of the Snake Calligraphy
Beijing calligraphers blend ancient traditions with modern creativity, crafting beautiful Year of the Snake artworks that embody wishes for happiness, luck, and abundance.
Snake and Rabbit: Ancient Symbols of Prosperity for the Year of the Snake
Explore the ancient belief in Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Gansu where a snake coiling around a rabbit symbolizes good fortune as we welcome the Year of the Snake.
Spring Celebrations and Asian Winter Games Highlight China’s Cultural and Sports Preparedness
China prepares for vibrant Spring Festival celebrations, preserves traditional rice cake-making in Yiyang County, gears up for the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, and celebrates China-France diplomatic ties with a special exhibition in Hong Kong.
Legendary Dragon Lantern Returns to Nanjing After 13 Years
After 13 years, the legendary 68-section dragon lantern at Zhengjue Temple Village in Nanjing returns, showcasing stunning craftsmanship and celebrating cultural heritage.
Jiangxi’s Alkaline Rice Dumplings: A Golden Tradition for Chinese New Year
A Taste of Chinese New Year: Discover how Jiangxi Province preserves tradition with golden alkaline rice dumplings, symbolizing family prosperity for the year ahead.