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Fuyang expecting new national museum
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain in Fuyang district, Hangzhou for the Sizhou Chinese Paper-Making Heritage Museum on Oct 18.
October 19, 2023
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Reclusive while rebellious: A guqin player in Hangzhou
Yang Lan is a guqin player who has lived in Hangzhou for 12 years.
October 13, 2023
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The cultural seed bank of a civilization
Books, magazines and various items on display provide visitors with a unique insight into the national sense of identity, Yang Yang reports.
September 1, 2023
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Living Heritage: Chinese Silk Craftsmanship
Delicate, lustrous, and soft to the touch. The ethereal fabric that we now call silk has threaded its way throughout China's history.
July 25, 2023
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The fabric of Chinese culture
Silk has always been interwoven with the nation's history, and the textiles that employ the fine material remain sought after the world over.
July 25, 2023
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Frothy Song Dynasty art of whisking tea
In much the same way a coffee barista leaves a pattern on latte milk foam, the art of whisking tea, or dian cha, has its origins in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
June 13, 2023
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Sound of the past, note for the future
Traditional bamboo flute attracts new admirers with its melodious tone, Wang Ru reports.
May 24, 2023
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Villagers mark upcoming "Lixia" in Tangqi ancient town
Villagers mark the upcoming "Lixia", or beginning of summer, by making various kinds of traditional food here.
May 6, 2023