Traditional Culture

24 Solar Terms added to UNESCO's heritage list

2016-12-01

China's Twenty-four Solar Terms, a knowledge of time considered to be the country's fifth great invention, were added to UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage on Wednesday.
Culture Insider: The evolution of bookmark in ancient China

2016-11-24

For centuries China has been associated with learning, innovation and rich culture. With emphasis on knowledge so deeply interwoven in the country's history, it's no wonder that there's no shortage of books.
Culture Insider: How did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter?

2016-11-21

Appliances like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times cope in winter without these mod cons?
Persimmon cultural festival held in E China

2016-11-19

A persimmon cultural festival was held in Yimeng Mountains tourism zone of East China's Shandong province.
Rescuing Mount Tai's Painting Traditions

2016-11-15

Zhang Gongshi, a 73-year-old sixth generation Shuilu painter,struggles to keep the embers of this cultural fire alive.
Tai'an Museum opens new branch

2016-11-11

Tai'an Museum opened a new exhibition hall displaying a treasure trove of never-before-seen cultural artifacts on Oct 31.
Ancient town hosts first folk custom festival

2016-10-12

The opening ceremony of Qiujiadian town's first folk custom festival was held on Oct 9.