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'Sound of Philadelphia' Resonates in Beijing, Building a Cultural Bridge Between China and USA On October 31, the Philadelphia Orchestra kicked off its China tour this year with a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Led by Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop, the orchestra joined hands with renowned Chinese Pipa player Wu Man and much-acclaimed Chinese pianist, Li Zhuoyu, presented an exceptional musical feast for the audience. As a significant part of this cultural exchange, Philadelphia will also showcase its wealth of tourism resources and diverse metropolitan allure to the Chinese audience.
Exploring Beijing's Culinary Heritage During 'Start of Winter' The first solar term of winter, known as the "Start of Winter", fell on November 7. During this period, temperatures decrease rapidly, and it is customary among Beijing residents to consume nutritious dishes.
Beijing's Number of National Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage Items Reaches 144 As of now, Beijing has 144 state-level representative intangible cultural heritage items and 303 municipal representative intangible cultural heritage items, with 13 of them selected into the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, ranking first among the country.
2024 Beijing Forum for Performing Arts and NCPA Taihu International Stage Art Forum Held The Beijing Forum for Performing Arts and NCPA Taihu International Stage Art Forum were held at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Beijing Performing Arts Center and Taihu Stage Art Center.
Explore Customs of Frost's Descent in a Fun and Enjoyable Way This episode of the "Beijing's Vibe of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chinese Solar Terms" series introduces you Beijing-style intangible cultural heritage through the botanical collage art technique from Yanqing District, Beijing dough figurines, and the traditional technique of simmering flowering crab-apple juice.
Mei Lanfang Memorial Reopens After Renovation Mei Lanfang Memorial has reopened following renovations to the former residence of this Peking Opera master.
Reserve for Free: 2024 Beijing Animation Festival Kicks off The 2024 Beijing Animation Festival kicked off on October 10 and will run for five days. The event includes opening and closing ceremonies, forums, sub-events for venture capital investments, and exhibitions, as well as fair-based carnivals, animation-themed concerts, a cosplay gathering featuring traditional Chinese costumes, and e-sports experiences. It serves as a broad and multi-dimensional platform for stakeholders and practitioners of the animation industry to exchange ideas, and offers animation lovers a feast of endless joy.
Embrace Autumn Vibe and Nourish Your Body During Cold Dew Cold Dew, ranking 17th on the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, falls on October 8.
Scholars from Around the World Explore Centennial Hall: Discovering Harmonious Beauty of Beijing's Culture The 2024 Beijing Culture Forum officially commenced on September 19. In the afternoon, experts and scholars from countries including China, Malaysia, and Kenya visited historic sites such as the Temple of Heaven and Qianmen and expressed their admiration for Beijing's rich heritage of diverse cultures.
Colourful Events in Beijing Wait for You During National Day Holiday During the National Day holiday (October 1-7), a wide array of offers are set to be unveiled in Beijing, including diverse cultural events, various tourist routes, exciting sports events, and fresh consumption experiences.