16 must-celebrate days during Spring Festival: Dragon Head-raising Day

The Dragon Head-raising Day is on the second day of the second lunar month. This year, it falls on March 11. Its customs are closely related to ancient Chinese people's worship of nature and their dependence on agriculture for sustenance.

CPPCC member appeals to bolster ethnographic films

A national political advisor suggests investing more in ethnographic films, which holds potential for cultural exchange and for conveying authentic Chinese stories to the world.

​'Oppenheimer' sweeps 2024 Oscars with seven wins

The biopic about the "father of the atomic bomb" is this year's big winner at the Oscars, winning seven awards including best picture and best director. Chinese moviegoers can view a re-release of the film now with other Oscar winners also seeing screenings in the country soon.

​Tear-jerking film on redemption of Yue opera star

The makers of "Off the Stage," which follows a famous Yue opera actress as she attempts to reconnect with her estranged sons, recently discussed the movie ahead of its nationwide release on March 8, International Women's Day.

CPPCC member: China must create more influential cultural icons

Renowned artist Shu Yong has called for the creation of more influential national cultural icons to strengthen China's global soft power.

Lang Lang's newest release explores France's classical music antiquity

Chinese superstar pianist Lang Lang released a new classical album on Friday, promising to bring overlooked gems from the French classical world to audiences worldwide.

​Chinese online literature gains strong momentum in 2023

Chinese online literature experienced significant growth last year, with its overseas popularity expanding robustly, accompanied by accelerated AI development.

NPC deputy calls for enhancing academic support for cultural heritage preservation

As the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) prepares for its annual session, Hang Kan, a NPC deputy and head of the Yungang Grottoes Research Institute, is fine-tuning his suggestion on strengthening support for the renowned cave cluster.

​Taiwan crime film thrills mainland audiences

A unique crime film from Taiwan, which has garnered positive word-of-mouth on the Chinese mainland after advance screenings, is set to receive its theatrical release on March 1.

Celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in a theater

During the Chinese New Year holiday, the Beijing Performing Arts Centerput on traditional Chinese musical performances to entertain visitors. Follow Stella on a city walk themed on the Spring Festival! Our third stop is the Beijing Performing Arts Center.