
Shoton Festival kicks off in Xizang
Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa on Sunday.

Plushie craze: Can soaring prices buy emotional support?
In recent years, stuffed animals inspired by characters such as LinaBell, the adorable and intelligent fox from Disney, Lotso, the antagonistic bear from “Toy Story 3,” and Loopy, the pink beaver from the Korean animated series “Pororo the Little Penguin,” have gained popularity among young people.

IP Plan 2024 starts soliciting proposals
The “Image Possibilities” Coproduction Plan 2024 has started soliciting proposals for short videos, short and long documentaries and adaptations of existing videos from home and abroad to tell Chinese stories.

Musical 'Cats' on tour across China
British musical “Cats” will embark on a tour to nine cities around China from October to January.

Beijing's historic Central Axis granted World Heritage status
The Beijing Central Axis has been added to the United Nations’ cultural heritage list, signifying prestigious recognition for the 700-year-old line of historical and cultural landmarks traversing the heart of the Chinese capital.

Cultivating cultural oasis in Pingshan
Pingshan Library, an hour’s drive from the city center, provides a unique experience that makes it stand out from traditional libraries.

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.