Culture & Art

Xi Story: An avid reader and his dictionary

A dictionary caught the attention of Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to the China National Archives of Publications and Culture last June.
Spring farming ceremonies embrace tradition, modernization in China's Xizang

On Saturday, annual spring farming ceremonies unfolded across agricultural areas of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, blending tradition with modern agricultural practices.
Butter sculptures are popular in the New Year's goods markets

Recently, butter sculptures have been selling well in New Year's goods markets in Lhasa City, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
In Tibet: Annual renovation of Potala Palace in Lhasa, SW China's Tibet

Annual renovation of Potala Palace is conducted recently in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
Letter from Lhasa: Expo full of hope

There was great excitement throughout Tibet last weekend, as "the expo" became a buzz phrase tossed around frequently by people around me.

: Xizang launches pilot work for cultural relics census; Significant cultural discoveries have been made in Maldrogungkar county in Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, with 54 cultural relic sites identified since 2012 comprising ancient ruins and buildings, tombs, grotto temples and stone carvings, according to the regional cultural heritage bureau.

: Exhibiting how dragon got integrated into Tibetan culture; An exhibition highlighting the dragon as a powerful symbol of unity and cultural integration among Chinese ethnic groups, with a special focus on its significance in Tibetan culture, kicked off at the Museum of Tibetan Culture of the China Tibetology Research Center in Beijing on Tuesday.

: Master of Crafts | Yearender: Intangible cultural heritages - Charm of Chinese culture in the new era; China, with a history of over 5,000 years, has cultivated numerous intangible cultural heritages that embody the wisdom of the Chinese nation, which also consolidate the self-confidence in its people.

: Various folk cultural activities held across China to welcome upcoming Lantern Festival; A man performs during a Shehuo show in Chengguan Town of Luoyang, central China's Henan Province

: Zhanang's Pulu shows unique charm; Recently, costumes adorned with Xizang elements were showcased at China International Fashion Week in Beijing.

: Traditional fashion meets modern design in Tibet; A fashion show featuring traditional Tibetan clothing is held in Gyalze county in the Tibet autonomous region on Sept 17, 2023, combining traditional Tibetan clothing and modern design.

: China's Xizang commends craftspeople of 2023; Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region awarded the title "Tibetan Craftsperson of 2023" to eight individuals on Wednesday.

: Traditional firing techniques of Longquan celadon and its Chinese keywords; More than 700 years ago, a ship loaded with porcelain sank off the coast of southeast China's Fujian province during a voyage overseas.