Ancient Chinese poems still resonate in modern world

Revisiting ancient Chinese poems not only brings aesthetic pleasure, but sharpens people's awareness of problems facing the modern-day world as well, British writer Tim Clissold, author of the critically acclaimed Mr. China, told Xinhua in a recent interview.

Brightman says singing at Beijing Olympics opening ceremony 'highlight' of life

Soprano Sarah Brightman said that singing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony was the "highlight" of her life.

Film exhibition held to highlight ethnic groups

Ten critically acclaimed films featuring Chinese ethnic groups are being screened during the 2nd San Yue San Ethnic Groups Film Exhibition.

Blueprint to boost heritage of traditional crafts revealed

A national-level blueprint to give stronger impetus for the protection and inheritance of traditional craftsmanship was announced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday in Beijing.

China Cultural Center in Cairo launches Chinese song singing contest

China Cultural Center in Cairo on Thursday announced the start of the Chinese song singing contest "Egypt Sings 2022" or "WeSing" contest.

Chinese poetry recital held at Chinese culture center in Paris

The Chinese culture center in Paris held, jointly with Chinese Literature Fair, on Thursday evening a Chinese contemporary poetry recital for some 200 Chinese culture lovers.

Brazilian actress enjoys stage fever in China

Acting as a Brazilian astronaut in a Chinese film scheduled for next year -- "The Wandering Earth II" -- Daniela Tassy is approaching her acting dream thanks to China's large film market and the friendly relationship between China and Brazil.

Millenniums-old construction materials found in Xi'an

Archaeologists in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, have unearthed three pieces of semicircular tiles dating back to the late Yangshao Culture period, according to the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology.

Shanghai Disneyland reopens after COVID-caused closure

Shanghai Disneyland reopened on Thursday, after more than three months of closure along with the metropolis' fight against a COVID-19 outbreak.

1st Olympic Arts competition to be launched in 2023

The International Olymp'Arts Committee (IOAC) announced on Wednesday that it will launch the first Olympic Arts competition in Geneva, Switzerland, in July 2023, hoping to provide an opportunity for talented artists worldwide to spread their message and become recognized global artists.