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Millennia of literary heritage rekindles Hangzhou's poetic charm
From winding lanes and arched bridges to the shimmering waters of West Lake, the city's identity has been shaped as much by its literature as by its landscapes.
February 28, 2026
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'People's artist' embarks on a poetic journey in Hangzhou
Hangzhou's West Lake embraced a superb masterclass in cultural heritage on June 10.
June 17, 2025
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Foreign friends share SCO vision on West Lake
China assumed the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for 2024-2025, making 2025 a "China Year" for the SCO.
June 11, 2025
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Poetry connects China, Russia in Qiantang cultural dialogue
A cross-cultural poetry and prose recital in remembrance of Lu Xun and Gorky, two great masters of literature from China and Russia, was held in Hangzhou.
May 29, 2025
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Verses evoke a golden era
Heritage that spans centuries gives Jiangnan culture a certain cachet, Yang Yang reports in Hangzhou.
April 25, 2025
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Intl poetry event in Hangzhou toasts Longjing tea
The First Meijiawu International Tea Poetry Gathering was held on March 25 in Hangzhou.
March 27, 2025
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A celebration for a time of promise
Spring Festival enjoys a growing global profile with recent UNESCO heritage recognition. Zhao Xu explores the cultural roots of this age-old tradition and how it has evolved over time.
January 23, 2025
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Japanese exhibition exploring Tang poetry's legacy
In 2020, artists at China Academy of Art, in Zhejiang's provincial capital Hangzhou, started a project of traveling and creating, called The Way to Poetry.
October 30, 2024

