Repertoire of Chinese dance
Today we present to you a collection of dance performances by the Beijing Dance Academy. It illustra...
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Peking duck through the eyes of a foreigner
Beijing roasted duck, or Peking duck, is a classic Chinese delicacy of worldwide renown. It originat...
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Bronze jar from the Shang period
This small jar from the late Shang period (13th-11th century BCE), called a bu or pou, is made of br...
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Bamboo panda is back
This time, we catch another glimpse of Bamboo Panda’s fitness journey. Our beloved animated characte...
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Luscious landscapes by Li Qiujun
These two artworks are gorgeous landscape paintings by LI Qiujun, an accomplished artist from the 20...
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Ballet performance: “Yellow River Fu”
Produced by the Beijing Dance Academy, “Yellow River Fu” is a ballet show with a modern twist. It el...
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Telling stories of poverty alleviation in China through photos
Poverty alleviation is a universal issue of the international community. A strong impetus in promoti...
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Porcelain from the Qing dynasty (Qianlong period)
This is a “sanduo” bowl, referring to the Three Abundances: long life, happiness and children. They ...
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Porcelain from the Qing dynasty (Yongzheng period)
This double-gourd vase has a narrow neck and a recessed unglazed base. It is adorned with ruyi patte...
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Hairpin from the Ming dynasty
In the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), women decorated their hair with various head ornaments. This partic...
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Intangible cultural heritage: virtual exhibition
In the past year we have paid special attention to the spirit of Chinese craftsmanship and Shanghai ...
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Thousand Character Classic by Emperor Huizong
Emperor Huizong (1082-1135), born as ZHAO Ji, was the eighth emperor of the Song dynasty. He was kno...
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Untitled works by Chu Teh-Chun
Today, we share five untitled artworks by CHU Teh-Chun, or ZHU Dequn, a Chinese-French artist born 1...
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Porcelain from the Qing dynasty (Kangxi period)
The city of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province is well-known for its production of ceramics and it has b...
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Porcelain design from the Ming dynasty
Cultural relics carry vestiges of the old Chinese civilization. The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ended m...
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Spring imagery in Chinese paintings
Winter is drawing to a close and spring, the season of life and growth, is upon us. It is the most v...
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Jade dragon from the Warring States period
The Warring States period (475-221 BCE) may have been a politically tumultuous era in Chinese histor...
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Winter Olympics are creeping closer
With less than a year until the opening ceremony, the 2022 Winter Olympics are approaching! Before w...
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Jilin Folk Paintings
Chinese peasant paintings have become a widespread artistic phenomenon with distinctive characterist...
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Liu Haisu at the Grand Canyon
A little over a month ago, the Center kicked off celebrations in honor of the 125th anniversary of L...
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