Futian Star Bright Choir shines in New Zealand, Australia
The Shenzhen Futian Star Bright Choir achieved "Excellent," the highest recognition, during an assessment performance at the 13th World Choir Games in New Zealand on July 18. Their brilliant performance garnered applause from the judges and the audience. The choir has also earned admiration for its exceptional talent and cultural exchange endeavors.
Dutch kung fu lovers' lifelong passion for Wing Chun
A Wing Chun kung fu masterclass recently held in The Hague, the Netherlands, attracted more than a dozen martial arts enthusiasts. Some of them have developed a passion for this form of Chinese kung fu since decades ago.
HK educators visit Nantou Ancient Town, Nanshan Museum
More than 30 educators from Hong Kong visited Nantou Ancient Town and the Nanshan Museum on July 12 to enhance cooperation and interaction between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Summer box office exceeds 6 billion yuan
China's box-office revenue for the 2024 summer movie season, which runs from June 1 to Aug 31, has exceeded 6 billion yuan (US$841 million) as of yesterday noon, with three domestic films topping the box-office chart.
Luohu Shenzhen-Hong Kong Culture Month launched
The 2024 Luohu Shenzhen-Hong Kong Culture Month was officially launched July 12.
Chinese and expatriate residents learn guqin together
The Party Committee of Yanshan Community in Zhaoshang Subdistrict, Nanshan District has launched an intangible cultural heritage project dedicated to the guqin, a traditional Chinese musical instrument. The project invites professional teachers to instruct both Chinese and expat residents of the community in playing the guqin.
A brief history of Olympic mascot design
The Olympic mascot – a cartoonish encapsulation of the host city’s culture and history – is so important, designs are often selected and finalized years before the Games take place.
Domestic TV shows roll out red carpet for international stars
Arriving in China for a music competition in May, U.S. singer Chante Moore was blown away by her soaring popularity in the Asian country within weeks.
Unfurling scroll of French fashion history in HK
Nearly 400 stunning pieces of French costumes, jewelry, and accessories from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries are on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), telling the story of fashion and attire.
Exhibition unveils enigmatic Zhongshan State
While many are familiar with the seven most powerful states during the turbulent Warring States period (476-221 B.C.) in ancient China, few are aware of the eighth powerful state — Zhongshan State (414-295 B.C.), situated in modern Hebei Province in North China. A new exhibition at the Shenzhen Museum now unveils the little-known history of this mysterious yet influential state.
Bookstore offers rose-themed environment for reading
Readers can find solace and escape at the Rose Bookstore located in the Honey Park (or Xiangmi Park) in Futian District by immersing themselves in stories amid the vibrant hues of blooming Chinese roses.
Museums to offer easier access for summer
China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration has issued a circular on the work plan for museum services during the summer season, urging localities to deliver more convenient access to visitors through various means.
