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Imperial golden utensils highlight of HK auction |
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Sotheby 's Hong Kong will hold the 2008 Spring Auction of Chinese porcelain and handicrafts on April 11. |
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1st Taoist research association |
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Government leaders, scholars and Taoists, have witnessed the inauguration moment of the first Taoist research association in China. |
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Descendants honor Confucius ahead of tomb-sweeping day |
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More than 130 descendants of Confucius from across the world gathered in his hometown on Sunday to pay tribute to the sage ahead of the traditional tomb sweeping day. |
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Donations from Beijing Taoist Society made to orphanage |
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This week, the Beijing Taoist Society made a donation to a local orphanage of 1.3 million yuan, or about 200,000 US dollars. |
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Historical romance reenacted in natural setting |
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When is theatrical scenery better than actual scenery? The answer is never. That's why one stage drama premiered Saturday night at a tourist destination in Xi'an, northwestern China's Shaanxi province. |
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19th century European art on show in Beijing |
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"From Academia to Impressionism -- Master Pieces of the 19th century European paintings" is currently taking over Beijing's art scene. |
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Chinese Elderly Art Group presents one-night show in London |
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The Chinese Elderly Art Group staged an eye-opening show at the Queen's Theatre in central London on Sunday night, leaving audiences with a lot to marvel about. |
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American scholar deciphers China's cultural vitality |
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Chinese cultural sights are major attractions for foreigners who want to get a better understanding of the country's past. But is that true only of ancient civilizations? If not, what represents modern Chinese culture in the eyes of Westerners? |
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HK celebrates 7th anniversary of city's flying dragon logo |
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Hong Kong's flying dragon logo, seen on posters, brochures and Cathay Pacific flights, has been successful since it was unveiled seven years ago as part of a city image promotion program, a senior official said Friday. |
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It's high anxiety over naked art |
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A naked plastic man with wings on the back, or the so-called "hurt angle," sets at the top of a public building along the High Street Lofts in Xuhui District yesterday as one of Liu Jin's installation works. |
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Ancient cliff paintings 'face severe damage' |
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Cliff paintings in northern China that date back to prehistoric times face severe damage from natural erosion and human destruction, according to a Chinese archaeological expert. |
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China releases list of ancient books for protection |
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The State Council has released a list of precious ancient books for national protection, the first of its kind. |
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China opens more museums to public free of charge |
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Thirty-three Museums in Beijing, 20 museums in the northwestern Gansu Province and nine museums in the southern Guangdong Province started to open to visitors for free on Friday. |
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Concert commemorates late Premier Zhou Enlai |
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A concert was held Friday night at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to commemorate late Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai. |
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Japanese Buddha sculpture fetches record $14.3 mln |
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A newly discovered wooden sculpture of a Buddha that had religious objects sealed in its torso for 800 years sold for 14.3 million U.S. dollars, setting a world record for any Japanese work of art, Christie's auction house said. |
