Chinese Peasants Celebrate Their Arts Gala

<正>The 1st China Arts Festival for Peasants, jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Culture and China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, opened in the National Agricultural Exhibition Center in Beijing on June 16. In his opening speech,     

Europalia.China Highlights Shanghai Culture and Arts

<正>Europalia is a major international arts festival held every other year to celebrate one invited country’s cultural heritage. Founded in 1969, this biennial festival is celebrated in     

Holy Mountain Embraces International Cultural Gala

From October 28 to 30, 2006 Taishan International Congress of Culture ＆ 1st Taishan Poetry Festival, co-organized by Center of International Cultural Exchange （CICE） and Tai＇an Municipal Government, took place in Taishan Mountain, venerated as ＂the most superior among the five sacred mountains in China＂. More than 100 poets, writers, artists and scholars from home and abroad gathered at the foot of Taishan Mountain to express their admiration for this holy mountain and discuss strategies for the development of Chinese culture.     

Beijing Olympics-Themed Gala Stages in Hollywood

On March 3, just before the Chinese Lantern Festival, some 500 performers from Beijing staged a large paradein the Hollywood Boulevard in an ettort to snowcase traditional Chinese culture to the American public and promote the 2008 summer Olympics,which will be held in Beijing next year. The parade, as part of the cultural event entitled “Experience Beijing Culture in Los Angeles”, attracted much local media coverage. The World Journal reported that “The art and culture from China look so integrated and well coordinated with the Hollywood Boulevard, a svmbol of America＇s film and TV industry.” Recently, the staff reporter had an interview with the event＇s chief director Mr. Li Jicheng.[第一段]     

舞台艺术

2012年,上海围绕迎接党的十八大召开和纪念毛泽东《在延安文艺座谈会上的讲话》发表70周年,继续坚持正确的文艺方向,加强对舞台艺术产品创作生产的引导,用符合文艺规律的方式推动艺术发展,推动艺术事业的全面协调可持续发展。     

Harmony Highlights Liang Zi's Fashion Collections

At the 2004 fashion week, Liang Zi's collections with the theme of " water" stirred up sensations. This time, she presented her new creations on the theme of "harmony" which reflected the oriental spirit of humanity. "I wish to express my wishes for peace, simplicity and joy and pray for world peace and stability by my collections," said Liang Zi. The brand of "Tangy" symbolizes peace, health and beauty which constitute fundamental elements of all her fashion shows. Natural materials, bright…     

Collecting Arts,Gollecting Joys

Pu Guoyi, a well-known art collector in Chengdu, showed me around his deluxe residence where a considerable number of artworks are housed. His collections range from landmark creations by prestigious artists such as ＂Crossing the River＂ by Luo Zhongli, ＂The Green Dog＂ by Zhou Chunya, ＂The Five-pointed Star＂ by Len Jun, ＂The Superman＂ by Wei Jia, ＂Chairman Mao on the Beach of Beidaihe＂ by Hou Bo, ＂Rescuing the Nation＂ by Luo Xiaoyun, ＂The Panorama of the World＂ by Li Zhanyang and ＂Dramatic Figures＂ by Jiao Xingtao, to outstanding oil, print, photo and sculpture works by emerging art students. Hanged on walls or displayed on the floor, these collections have witnessed Pu＇s fascinating career as an art collector.     

Chinese Arts Shine in Pyongyang

The annual nine-day ＂Spring of April＂ International Friendship North Korea from April 10 to 18,with the theme of ＂pcace,friendship,exchange and cooperation＂.The Chinese delegation consisting of performers from the southeast province of Jiangsu won extensive praises and applauses with their outstanding performance.     

Research at Arts Council England

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from government and the National Lottery. The rationale for research at Arts Council England is explained, including the drivers behind a commitment to an increased research capacity. It is summarized how research takes place in the organization, the context in which work is undertaken and the key reporting requirements. Arts Council England works across a broad spectrum of artforms—from literature and the publishing sector, through dance and opera, to visual and multimedia arts. The research addresses all of these artforms as well as cross-cutting agendas such as employment, education and economic impact. Five broad areas are considered: evaluating the impact of Arts Council England's spending; audiences and participation in the arts; cultural employment and the arts economy; tools for the sector; and disseminating findings and informing policy. Details are given of some of the main research projects under each of these areas, and what is known now and where there are gaps in knowledge and challenges for the future are highlighted.     

Jewelry Design Competition Highlights Fashion and Creativity

The 4th China Jewelry Design Competition was concluded In Beijing last November. The competition, with the theme of ＂Colorful Time： Orlginality China＂, was jointly organized by China Gem and Jade Stone Association, the Jewelry and Jade Stone Ornaments Administration Center of the Ministry of Land and Resources and CHJ Jewelry Co, Lid CPPCC Vice Chairman Li Guixian, Land and Resources Minister Sun Wensheng as well as celebrities and designers from jewelry, fashion and entertainment circles attended the prize-granting ceremony.     

Euro-Asia Economic Forum Highlights Public Cultural Service

Public cultural ser vice has gained increasing attention worldwide in recent years. It has become ever y government’s top priority to build a well-developed public cultural service system, provide diverse cultural products and promote cultural consumption by the public. In one-day disccusions of the Cultural Session, participants shared each other’s experience in public cultural service, in particular, concepts and practices of Xi’an City. Participants reached a consensus of increasing exchanges and cooperation in the sector of public culture in the future.     

A Feast of Arts,a Holiday for People 16th Shanghai International Arts Festival

The 16th Shanghai International Arts Festival, hosted by the Min istry of Culture of China and or ganized by Shanghai Municipal Gov ernment, took place from October 17 to November 16. With the theme of＂ a feast of arts, a holiday for people＂, the festi val this year attracted the audience with more international, classic, artistic and innovative programs and events. A to tal of 45 programs were presented by do mestic and foreign companies, among which more than one third are pre miered original productions.     

Zhou Enlai and Chinese Fine Arts

March 5, 2008 marked the 110th anniversary of late Premier Zhou Enlai＇s 110th birth anniversary. Zhou Enlai was a great Marxist and outstanding revolutionary. As a major member of the first generation of the leadership of Chinese Communist Party and the People＇s Republic of China, he devoted all his life to his beloved motherland and people. He enjoyed widespread respect among Chinese people of all ethnic groups and his lofty spirit and personality have been considered valuable assets in the history of Chinese nation. On the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary commemorative events were launched nationwide.     

Meet in Beijing with French Arts

The ＂Meet in Beijing＂Arts Festival 2014 opened with a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties.At the concert,French master conductor Philippe Entremont presented romantic French music in collaboration with the symphony orchestra of the Dentral Opera of China.     

美國的中國藝術史研究——海外中國藝術史研究調查之一

首先需要說明的是,我本人從事考古教學與研究,對藝術史素無研究。然而,藝術史研究下得下借助於考古資料,所以歐美學人對考古和藝術史的界綫相當模糊。他們往往把“考古” (Archaeology)理解為史前考古,因此把史前考古教學歸入高校人類學系,而把新石器時代以後的考     

道教与房中术

房中术作为道教养生方法之一，来源于先秦时期的神仙家、秦汉之际的方仙道和汉代的黄老道，在中国早期的文献中多称之为“阴道”、“房中”或“房内”。大约在150万年前，人类就可能已经发现了性交与怀孕之间的关系。在母系氏族社会时期，初民通过观察女性在种族繁衍中的巨大作用，产生了对女性生殖器的崇拜。     

Asia Arts Festival Held in Chongqing

<正>On October 10, 2011, the 12th Asia Arts Festival opened in Chongqing, a mountainous city in southwest China. This ten-day arts gala, sponsored by China’s Cul...     

China Highlights Protection of ICH and Ancient Books

Chinese culture activates the evolution of Chinese nation with inexhaustuble energy. We should have a full understanding of Chinese traditional culture, accepting what is good and rejecting what is bad of it. Chinese traditional culture should be in accord to needs of contemporary society and modem civilizations, while retaining its unique national characteristics. Education on the best of Chinese tradiitional culture should be reinforced and tools of modem technology should be utilized to develop and explore rich resources of our traditional culture. Greater efforts should be made to explore and protect cultures of different ethnic groups, protect cultural property and intangible cultural heritage, and sort out ancient books. --Excerpt from the Report of the 17th Plenary Session of CPC Central Committee, delivered by Party Secretary Hu Jintao