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Theatrical spectacle reveals Dunhuang's cultural heritage

2024-04-26

The National Theater of China revealed its latest opus, Shoudao Zhaohuan Dunhuang (literally translated as "calling from Dunhuang"), promising a captivating fusion of drama and music. The premiere is scheduled to grace the stage of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing from Nov 21 to 27, followed by a subsequent staging in Shanghai.
Dunhuang children get a taste of treasured tuanshan art

2024-04-25

To mark the World Book Day on April 23, the Dunhuang City Library held a craft-making activity for children, offering them an opportunity to engage with traditional fan painting art.
Desert camping flourishes in Dunhuang: A symphony of sand, stars, and festivities

2024-04-22

As the sun sets behind the Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, a colorful and vibrant scene unfolds. Neon lights twinkle, bonfires blaze, and fireworks explode in a beautiful display of colors, transforming the desert campsite into a haven of merriment.
Master artisan keeps ancient art of leather carving alive

2024-04-17

In Dingxi city, Northwest China's Gansu province, master artisan Gao Zhongmin keeps the ancient art of leather carving alive.
Gangu chili, a culinary treasure from the Loess Plateau

2024-04-15

Nestled upstream of the Wei River, Gangu county, located in the southeastern part of Gansu province, is shrouded in mystery by the Loess Plateau to the north and the Qinling Mountains to the south. The history of chili cultivation in this region dates back over 400 years. During the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, chili from Gangu county gained a reputation as a royal tribute, earning it the title of "Hometown of Chili" throughout Gansu province.
'Welcome to Nanzuo!'

2024-04-11

The Nanzuo site in Qingyang city, Gansu province, is a large settlement site of the Yangshao Culture, providing solid materials for research into the origin and development of civilizations in the Yellow River basin.
A flash mob beckons Dunhuang dance lovers in Luoyang

2024-04-09

To promote Dunhuang culture and draw outside tourists during the recent Qingming Festival, the Silk Road cultural city Dunhuang in Gansu province held a flash mob in Luoyang, Henan province, on April 2.
Travel through history with 'Tianshui Qiangu Show'

2024-04-08

Eight thousand years is a long time, beyond the sight of a single glance. Yet 8,000 years can also be brief, like the blink of an eye.