In Cantonese opera, Cuban diva rebuilds hometown glory

Born in western Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province, Amaran lost her father at the age of one month. Her mother then relocated to Havana, and they settled in the capital's Chinatown.

Taiwan youths on study tour to Beijing to learn Chinese culture

A total of 160 youths from Taiwan are attending a summer camp in Beijing to learn about Chinese history and culture.

Contest aims to push Chinese artists to create world music

Even as pop music dominates the Chinese music scene, a project called World Music: The X, was launched in Beijing on July 9 to encourage and support Chinese musicians to explore other genres, like world music.

Russia may be invited as country of focus at Indian Int'l Film Festival

India may invite Russia as the country of focus for its 50th International Film Festival on Nov. 20-28 in the southwestern state of Goa, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday.

Profilic Japanese photographer showcases iconic flower series in Beijing

Nobuyoshi Araki, an exhibition now on at Beijing's Art Bridge space through Sept 1, brings together Araki's many flower series shot over his career spanning nearly six decades.

Book on linkages between migration and SDGs released

The Chinese version of "Migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", a book highlighting the linkages between the two, was released in Beijing on Saturday.

Photo exhibition marks 40th anniversary of China-US ties

A photo exhibition in San Francisco reflects how photographers have witnessed the development of China-U.S. relations in the past 40 years.

French film panorama held in Guangzhou

The 16th French Film Panorama is being held in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, as part of its annual China tour, reported the China Culture Daily.

Chinese dance drama to make US premiere in NYC

​A stunning production of celebrated Chinese dance master Yang Liping's troupe will make its U.S. premiere at New York's Lincoln Center on Aug. 8, according to the cultural institution.

Chinese version of 'Mamma Mia!' to be staged

The Chinese version of the classic musical "Mamma Mia!" will hit the stage in Shanghai between July 19 and Aug. 4.