Arts & Culture

Reviving and Transforming Ancient Crafts for Modern Markets

Reviving and Transforming Ancient Crafts for Modern Markets

At the 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH) brand promotion week held from Sunday to Friday in Dali, which was organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, over 120 heritage brands demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship can be integrated with contemporary design. At the event's opening ceremony, Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, announced that its e-commerce...

Wuxi Strikes a Historic Note as UNESCO “City of Music”

Wuxi Strikes a Historic Note as UNESCO “City of Music”

With its recent inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as China’s first “World City of Music”, Wuxi is stepping confidently into a new chapter where culture, heritage and innovation harmonise to shape a global cultural profile. The recognition adds Wuxi to a prestigious roster of 76 music cities worldwide, such as Vienna, Liverpool and Havana, marking a milestone not...

Chaozhou: A Millennium-old City Embraces Renewed Vitality

Chaozhou: A Millennium-old City Embraces Renewed Vitality

From November 28th to 30th, the city will host the 23rd Teochew International Convention, welcoming Teochew people from around the world and sharing the city’s cultural story on a global stage. Leveraging this opportunity, Chaozhou has prioritised engagement with the global Teochew diaspora, mobilising the strength of overseas communities and entrepreneurs to enhance...