Traditional Culture

Spring in China sees the 'Awakening of the Insects'

2018-03-05

The beginning of March brings some funny weather to China as temperatures rise and rainfall is accompanied by thunder.
Lantern Festival food: 'Tangyuan' or 'yuanxiao'

2018-03-02

Following tradition, it's time to have glutinous rice balls, whose round shape symbolizes family unity, completeness and happiness.
Beyond 'tangyuan': other Lantern Festival traditions

2018-03-01

But apart from tangyuan, here are several folk traditions to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
Gaomi, hometown of folk art

2018-02-27

Gaomi, in Shandong province, is the birthplace of folk art in China.
Yantai Yuhuangding temple fair showcases Chinese intangible cultural heritages

2018-02-23

The annual Yuhuangding temple fair kicked off on Feb 20 in the eastern coastal city of Yantai showcasing a wide array of 40 intangible cultural heritage performances.
History in bite-sized morsels

2018-02-23

A documentary series called If National Treasures Could Talk is making waves with its bite-sized episodes helping viewers to learn more about China's rich history.
Spring Festival Gala boasts diverse cultural elements

2018-02-19

Along with the usual singing and dancing, traditional instrumental music, Chinese operas, comedies and martial arts, traditional culture has been the focus of this year's Gala.