William Shakespeare, the renowned British playwright whose dramas are known across the world; and Tang Xianzu, the famed ancient Chinese opera writer with his works passed on through generations. What ...
L ate in his career, the English poet W. H. Auden distilled the whole business of poetry into three pungent lines: “A poet’s hope: to be, / like some valley cheese, / local, b ...
As the Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China on its latest tour, which began on Oct 31 and runs until the coming Sunday, it is once again making history. The full ensemble is embarking on its first ...
Eggshell carving is a traditional folk art from Xinle, Hebei Province. Usually practiced in the spring, artisans use over 10 different techniques to carve intricate patterns on delicate eggshells.
Tang China, a cosmopolitan dynasty: the Musée Guimet's exotic exhibition The Musée Guimet takes us back to the China of the Tang Empire, to discover its rich capital, Chang'an. From November 20, 2024 ...