Balog Rinpoche’s Path to Happiness: From Temple Walls to Stage Lights
Balog Rinpoche, a living Buddha and band leader from the Xizang region, shares how he cultivates happiness through Buddhist teachings and music amid a surge in temple tourism.
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Tibetan Opera: Centuries of Hope and Heritage Take Center Stage
Tibetan Opera blends folk songs, chant, dance and ritual into a centuries-old spectacle of hope. Named UNESCO heritage in 2009, it inspires today’s global storytellers.
When Love Has a Price Tag: Inside Eastern Wedding Costs
Explore how wedding budgets and cultural customs—from bride price traditions across Asia to caili on the Chinese mainland—shape the true cost of marriage.
Dive into the Futuristic Wonder of Tianjin Binhai Library
Explore the Tianjin Binhai Library’s stunning Mountain of Books design and lose yourself in its sea of shelves. A must-visit for travelers and book lovers alike.
Hangzhou: Bridging History and Future in a ‘Heavenly City’
Explore Hangzhou’s journey from Marco Polo’s 700-year-old “heavenly city” to a modern hub of culture, tech and sustainable travel.
Rainbow Chamber Singers: How Jin Chengzhi’s Choir Strikes a Chord with a New Generation
From Beijing stages to global audiences, Jin Chengzhi’s Rainbow Chamber Singers blend heartfelt ballads and viral humor, creating a new choral wave.
Lhasa’s Outdoor Opera ‘Princess Wencheng’: A Stage for Dreams
Under the Himalayan sky, Lhasa’s outdoor opera “Princess Wencheng” brings a timeless Chinese tale to life, drawing global audiences and giving performers a stage to chase their dreams.
Jingdezhen’s Porcelain Legacy Forging Global Friendships
At the 2025 Belt and Road Journalists Forum in Jingdezhen, reporters from Europe, the US and Australia explored a thousand-year porcelain legacy and painted plates of friendship.
SCO 2025 Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Kicks Off in Tianjin
Over 300 delegates gathered in Tianjin for the 2025 SCO Inter-Civilizational Dialogue, exploring cultural heritage and charting a shared digital future.
7th Xinjiang International Dance Festival Opens in Urumqi
7th Xinjiang International Dance Festival opened July 20 in Urumqi with 24 domestic and overseas troupes staging 52 shows—from dance dramas and operas to ballet and modern dance.