Uganda's annual fashion show highlights African tradition, identity

The Afri Art and Fashion Show 2024 concluded in Kampala on Saturday, with more than 15 local artisans and designers showcasing African fashion works with traditional and modern elements, eye-catching to the public.

Ancient Silk Road underground tombs museum opens in Xinjiang

About eight meters underneath a bustling street in Kuqa in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a complex of tombs has lain dormant for more than 1,700 years. Today, however, the tombs, which date back to the ancient Silk Road, have been brought back to life thanks to a unique museum.

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

Artisan revives ancient technique that still captivates a modern audience.

Craftsman dedicates life to towering passion

From the moment craftsman Zhao Yushan laid eyes on the towering Sakyamuni Pagoda when he was a boy, he knew it was special.

Exhibition featuring ancient Chinese characters held in Ethiopia

An exhibition featuring ancient Chinese characters was held on Saturday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Ethiopia.

Young porcelain artisan revives celadon ware in ancient Shabu Kiln style

The Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns.

Village of painters blends art with vibrant commerce in concrete jungle

Dafen Village gained its fame, in and beyond China, for making replicas of world-renowned masterpieces like the "Mona Lisa," but now a growing number of artists have shifted their focus to creating and selling original artworks.

Beijing presents major retrospective of Japanese photographer Fukase

Late celebrated Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase (1934-2012) is often associated with his obsessive portrayal of his wife, beloved muse Yoko Wanibe, and ravens, after Yoko divorced him.

Ancient coin at Harbin museum shows evidence of ethnic integration

Minted by the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) government, the coin was the first official currency to be made of silver in Chinese history, said Hu Zhiyuan, director of the guidance department of the museum.

Chinese art toy player takes Thailand by storm

Chinese toy company Pop Mart opened its sixth offline store in Bangkok and achieved sales exceeding 10 million yuan on its opening day.