China unveils commemorative coins to celebrate upcoming Chinese New Year

China's central bank will issue a set of commemorative coins and notes to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan. 29, 2025.

Inheritor of Filigree Mosaic art in Beijing

Filigree Mosaic art reached its peak in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 2008, Filigree Mosaic art was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage.

UNESCO-listed Chinese wooden arch bridges gain global spotlight

Traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges were added to UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

National Museum of China records 6.3M visits

The National Museum of China saw more than 6.3 million visits as of Nov. 28 this year, with an average 20,000 visits per day.

Chinese artist's journey into ancient Turkish art of paper marbling

Li Xintong's journey with Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, began in 2007 when she moved from the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an to Istanbul.

More Chinese youth embracing traditional culture: museum curator

Young people in China are increasingly gravitating toward traditional culture, Gao Zheng, curator of the National Museum of China, said on Tuesday.

China, Czech Republic strengthen ties through 'Study in China' exhibition

Thirteen Chinese universities showcased their diverse programs and policies at the "Study in China" education exhibition held in Prague on Monday, underscoring the deepening educational and cultural ties between China and the Czech Republic.

Ancient calligraphy exhibition catches modern eyes

An exhibition at the China National Academy of Painting sheds light on the recent developments in studying ancient ke tie pieces, displaying more than 360 works by calligraphers at prestigious museums and societies of calligraphy and seal engraving around the country.

Master of light shines the way for Baroque era to emerge

Caravaggio's revolutionary style overshadows his scandalous life as famous piece is exhibited in Beijing.

Chinese handicraft art exhibition debuts in South Africa

The first stop of the "Belt and Road" International Handicraft Art Exhibition, themed "Dialogue with World Cultures," opened in South Africa on Friday.