Public Art in Beijing＇s Subway

Public art is an important comprising element for the development of urban culture and a direct physical barrier of urban culture. In addition to its unique artistic value, public art has more important cultural value because of its pubic nature. It connects the past and future of the city, add to the city＇s memory, narrate the city＇s story, meet urban dwellers＇ psychologi- cal and behavioral needs, create new cultural traditions, and present the city＇s kindness and friendship.     

Cultural Trials Launched in Shanghai Free Trade Zone

Professionals from the sector of cultural industries note that in a short term, open policies for cultural service will bring new opportunities for the performing and entertainment indus- tries of Shanghai Free Trade Zone （SFTZ） and the city of Shanghai as a whole; in a long run, SFTZ＇s practices and experiences will have extensive impacts on the country＇s performing and entertainment industries. What is the scenario of SFTZ~ cultural industries and what trend will they embrace？     

Let Our Souls Keep Up With Our Pace

The National Museum witnessed record visitors during the na- tional holiday. The deputy cu-rator, Chen Lvsheng, is excited to see such a change. He looks forward to one day when public cultural spaces like museums and galleries would become a city＇s living room tot guests, and a life- time classroom for every person. None- theless, Chen is not expecting quick re- suits, because “ cultural development requires time and education”.     

Promote Urban Traditions through Architecture：An Interview with Master Architect Zhanq Jinqiu

Zhang Jinqiu, a celebrated woman architect in contemporary China, is known for her successful designs blending tradition and modernity. With a large number of modern creations featuring distinctive traditional styles designed for the ancient city of Xi＇an as well as many other historical cities in China, Zhang has contributed to diversity of urban planning concepts and made valuable explorations on cultural dimensions of architectural design.     

A GLIMPSE OF OVERSEAS CHINESE HISTORY MUSEUMS IN CHINA

Overseas Chinese history museums are cultural institutions specialized in the colleCtion and exhibition of hiStory, artifacts and references of overseas Chinese. In recent years, overseas Chinese history museums have risen as an important dimension of China＇s museum development, thanks to eye.increasing ties between overseas Chinese and their motherland, upgrading of China＇s comprehensive strength and ever-deepened studies about overseas Chinese. So far, there are eight overseas Chinese history museums in China.     

Common Declaration on the Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Maritime Silk Road of South China Sea Released

A seminar on the protection of cultural heritage in the maritime Silk Road of South China Sea was held in Haikou, capital city of Hainan province on June 21. Representatives from 37 research institutes, local bureaus for cultural heritage, and museums from across the country jointly released the Common Declaration on the Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Maritime Silk Road of South China Sea.     

Qujiang Cultural Tourism Honored as ＂50 Good-Faith Listed Companies of China 2014＂

Qujiang Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd was recently inscribed as ＂50 Good- Faith l.isted Companies of China 2014＂. It stood out of the 239 candi- date companies and is the only cul- tural tourism business in China and listed company in Shaanxi province to he included in this new list. Good faith is an essential element comprising the value system of Chi- nese traditional culture. It lies at the very core of an enterprise＇s corporate culture and bears an enterprise＇s so- cial obligation. As a leading company in China＇s cultural tourism industry,     

Crossover Integration： Way Out for Private Museums

According to the statistics of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage （SACH）, China private museums totaled 811 as of the end of 2013. The rapidly increasing number of private museums reflects the soaring development of China＇s cultural sector. However, many private museums are not as in smooth water as imagined. According to Ma Shaohua, president of Zhongchuan Institute of Cultural Research, private museums should not wait for government support： instead, they should find a solution of crossover integration in order to achieve sustainable development.     

GLORY AND DREAM ——Two young photographers shot Chang＇an Avenue in a panoramic view

Chang＇an Avenue, stretching from east to west across Beijing, is dubbed as the most spectacular boulevard of China that epitomizes the 600-year history of the capital city and bears political and cultural diplomatic significance. First built during the Ming Dynasty （1368 - 1644）, Chang＇an Avenue is named after the capital of the Tang Empire,     

Beauty of Ice and Snow on Canvas

Late September 2006, at the invitation of the Cultural Ministry of Belarus, a four-person delegation from northeast China＇s Heilongjiang Province visited Minsk, capital city of Belarus, to present China Ice and Snow Painting Exhibition at Belarus National Museum of History and Culture as part of China Culture Day co- sponsored by the cultural ministries of the two countries. The exhibition displayed 54 painting masterpieces by Yu Zhixue, founder of ice and snow painting, and his students. All the maior media organizations in Belarus reported the exhibition and Belarus Culture Daily gave an exclusive interview of Yu Zhixue. The Deputy Cultural Minister of Belarus was so impressed by the painting styles of Yu that he shook Yu＇s hands excitingly and highly praised Yu＇s works. A renowned Belarus painter said that ＂Trees with Crystal-White ice＂, donated by Yu to Belarus National Museum of History and Culture, would become an everlasting memory of the city of Minsk.     

Private Museums Gain Popularity in Beijing

““““Have you ever been to a private museum?““““ The question pops up regularly in conversations here, indicating that smaller, specialized museums have become a valued part of Beijing cultural life, The trend started with the Beijing Guan Fu Classical Art Museum, followed by private museums set up in the city of Jinmen and Zibo,     

A Mysterious Blue Box：＂Water Cube＂ for Beijing Olympics

The National Aquatics Center, or more popularly known as ＂Water Cube＂, stands on the opposite of ＂Bird＇s Nest＂ in the Olympic Green. This miraculous building features a mysterious transparent blue appearance and an innovative structure, perfectly mixing architectural concepts and cutting-edge technologies. Based on the traditions of Chinese culture and architectural design, Water Cube stands out in a simplistic and streamlined form, creating a harmonious co-existence with Bird＇s Nest while distinguishing itself from the grandeur of the latter. The building＇s design is inspired by the traditional concept of Chinese philosophy, ＂integral unity and harmony between the round heaven and the square earth＂, which are respectively represented by Bird＇s Nest and Water Cube. While meeting functional needs for international competitions, this square blue box is considered an outstanding example integrating traditional culture with modern functional facilities.     

＂Tailored Culture＂： a Solution to Supply- Demand Contradiction

Governments at various levels promote cultural development at the grassroots by planning and launching cultural projects. But it has remained a problem .for these cultural projects to effectively meet cultural demand of the general public. Therefore, we need to design tailored cultural projects as a solution to solve the contradiction between supply and demand.     

Tang Paradise Welcomes Chinese and Russian Leaders

Culture serves as a bridge linking people＇s hearts and deepening mutual understanding and trust between countries. China and Russia are each other＇s biggestneighbors and enjoy longstanding friendship. Over years, the two countries have made efforts to expand exchange and cooperation in various fields. On October 18, 2013, as part of the agenda for the 17th Session of the Chinese and Russian Premiers＇ Regular Meeting Committee, vice premiers of the two countries held talks at the Tang Paradise in the historic city of Xi＇an, experiencing the time-honored history and culture of theTang Dynasty.     

Tang Paradise Celebrates Ninth Anniversary

Shangyi Festival, also known as the Double Third Festival, is an ancient Chinese festival celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month. On this day, people would go for an outing by the water, picnic and pluck orchids. The festival this year coincides with the 9th anniversary of the Tang Paradise, a site park in the southern suburb of Xi＇an, a historic city of northwest Shaanxi province. The spring outing event entitled ＂En- voy of Spring＂ and the poetry recital for women were launched in the park to celebrate this traditional festival.     

China-Africa Cultural Exchange Embraces a New Era

The Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in 2006, represents a landmark for the country＇s cultural exchange and cooperation with the African Continent. In Beijing Action Plan declared at this historic event, cultural interactions have been upgraded as an important dimension equaling to the political and economic cooperation that both sides believe will considerably enrich the new type of China-Africa strategic Dartnership. In the Plan,     

African Extravaganza in Shenzhen

The autumn season in Shenzhen is charming. Cool breeze touches people＇s face and a permeating fragrance of orange osmanthus sways across the skyscrapers, makingthis robust city full of sense of modernity. After 30 years of opening and reform, the city is heading on faster and faster to get into the world fashion. Our story focuses on a 10-day cultural extravaganza hosted by the African artists and their Chinese counterparts in the downtown area, The ongoing ＂Focus on African Culture＂ festival is a true witness of the everlasting friendship between African countries and China.     

Xi’an Qujiang International Shadow Arts Festival

<正>Light brings life to all creatures in the earth, shadow sustains the time and image crystallizes the history. In October 2010, an art gala of light and shadow was presented in Qujiang, a famous cultural resort and park in Xi'an, a historic city of China.     

Suzhou-Style Embroidery：Appreciation,Collection and Investment

Suzhou-style embroidery is originated and developed in the southeast city of Suzhou, a historical town abundant in silk and rich in cultural traditions. Inscribed in the national intangible cultural heritage list, it is well known for its long history artistic richness, superb skills and delicate workmanship.     

CHINESE CULTURE SHINES IN RUSSIA

Editor＇s words： Co-initiated by Chinese President Hu Jintao and Russian President Putin, the Year of Russia and the Year of China were launched in 2006 and 2007 respectively. This is the largest cultural event ever held in each other＇s country in the history of China-Russia exchange. In September, the staff reporter had an exclusive interview with Mr. Li Dongwen, Director-General of the Bureau for External Cultural Relations, Ministry of Culture of China, who gave a comprehensive review of the Year of China in Russia.[第一段]