As we all know, China is world renowned for its developed papermaking technology through a 2000-year long history. The modern industry of papermaking is highly
Donnu Guo ('Eastern State of Women') was an ancient kingdom governed by queens and existing during the Sui and Tang dynasties (approx. 6th-9th centuries AD). Few historical records have been ever found about t...Donnu Guo ('Eastern State of Women') was an ancient kingdom governed by queens and existing during the Sui and Tang dynasties (approx. 6th-9th centuries AD). Few historical records have been ever found about this mysterious matriarchic society until it展开更多
The annual “Majie Storytellers’ Gathering” held in Yangzhuang Town, Baofeng County, Henan Province, claims a unique niche in the history of China's cultural development.
The American film The Bridges of Madison County captured the imagination of many Chinese moviegoers with its bittersweet love story and scenes of rustic covered bridges. But the U.S. can't lay sole claim to such s...The American film The Bridges of Madison County captured the imagination of many Chinese moviegoers with its bittersweet love story and scenes of rustic covered bridges. But the U.S. can't lay sole claim to such spectacular rural sights:China has its own county worldrenowned for unforgettable bridges.展开更多
Han people in China have a tradition of pasting gate god portraits. On the eve of Chinese New Year people living in the north paste new gate god portraits and Spring Festival couplets. But in Wenzhou,
On October 30,2007,Chen Songyao took out the two flower-print boards stored in his closet for years and to his surprise,strong herbal fragrance from the board made him so refreshed.After more than one decade of stand-by,
Kun Qu Opera is one of the oldest and most influential forms of Chinese opera. It is still performed in many places around the country today. The opera is usually composed of 24 episodes, featuring arias, sophisticate...Kun Qu Opera is one of the oldest and most influential forms of Chinese opera. It is still performed in many places around the country today. The opera is usually composed of 24 episodes, featuring arias, sophisticated story lines and minor plots involving both man and god, Performed by twelve persons, the opera combines song and recital as well as a complex system of choreographic techniques, acrobatics and symbolic gestures, Kun Qu songs are usually accompanied by string , wind and percussion instruments.展开更多
Anshun, located in the southwest province of Guizhou, is world famous for not only the grand waterfall in Huangguoshu but also the magical wax printing. Six kilometers north of Huangguoshu is Stone Village in Zhenning...Anshun, located in the southwest province of Guizhou, is world famous for not only the grand waterfall in Huangguoshu but also the magical wax printing. Six kilometers north of Huangguoshu is Stone Village in Zhenning Country which boasts the art of wax printing invented more than one thousand years ago. Beautiful Stone Village Stone Village is situated on a gentle mountain slope with broad terraces. It seems that everything in the village is made of stone: stone houses,展开更多
A small village in Cangnan County,southeast Zhejiang Province.The old street is so narrow that can hardly house a miniature puppet show stage.Wooden houses along the street have been worn down by the years and stairs ...A small village in Cangnan County,southeast Zhejiang Province.The old street is so narrow that can hardly house a miniature puppet show stage.Wooden houses along the street have been worn down by the years and stairs may creak when people step on them.Young people no longer get used to these historical quarters and have moved into modern buildings in new districts.Only old people are left in the old street.展开更多
文摘As we all know, China is world renowned for its developed papermaking technology through a 2000-year long history. The modern industry of papermaking is highly
文摘Donnu Guo ('Eastern State of Women') was an ancient kingdom governed by queens and existing during the Sui and Tang dynasties (approx. 6th-9th centuries AD). Few historical records have been ever found about this mysterious matriarchic society until it
文摘The annual “Majie Storytellers’ Gathering” held in Yangzhuang Town, Baofeng County, Henan Province, claims a unique niche in the history of China's cultural development.
文摘The American film The Bridges of Madison County captured the imagination of many Chinese moviegoers with its bittersweet love story and scenes of rustic covered bridges. But the U.S. can't lay sole claim to such spectacular rural sights:China has its own county worldrenowned for unforgettable bridges.
文摘Han people in China have a tradition of pasting gate god portraits. On the eve of Chinese New Year people living in the north paste new gate god portraits and Spring Festival couplets. But in Wenzhou,
文摘On October 30,2007,Chen Songyao took out the two flower-print boards stored in his closet for years and to his surprise,strong herbal fragrance from the board made him so refreshed.After more than one decade of stand-by,
文摘Kun Qu Opera is one of the oldest and most influential forms of Chinese opera. It is still performed in many places around the country today. The opera is usually composed of 24 episodes, featuring arias, sophisticated story lines and minor plots involving both man and god, Performed by twelve persons, the opera combines song and recital as well as a complex system of choreographic techniques, acrobatics and symbolic gestures, Kun Qu songs are usually accompanied by string , wind and percussion instruments.
文摘Anshun, located in the southwest province of Guizhou, is world famous for not only the grand waterfall in Huangguoshu but also the magical wax printing. Six kilometers north of Huangguoshu is Stone Village in Zhenning Country which boasts the art of wax printing invented more than one thousand years ago. Beautiful Stone Village Stone Village is situated on a gentle mountain slope with broad terraces. It seems that everything in the village is made of stone: stone houses,
文摘A small village in Cangnan County,southeast Zhejiang Province.The old street is so narrow that can hardly house a miniature puppet show stage.Wooden houses along the street have been worn down by the years and stairs may creak when people step on them.Young people no longer get used to these historical quarters and have moved into modern buildings in new districts.Only old people are left in the old street.
