During this year's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, from Sept 15 to 17, regions across China delved into local traditions, innovated tourism products and services, and provided the public with unique cultural and tourism experiences that combined ancient charm and modern fashion in scenic spots, historical streets and landmarks.
YORBA LINDA, the United States — A calligraphy and painting exhibition featuring works by autistic youth, along with a charity luncheon, was held on Tuesday at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
Using visual art as a mirror to reflect the charming culture in Southwest China's Guizhou province, 31 photographers, illustrators, designers and filmmakers from home and abroad provide their own narrative about the region during a recent visit.
Ahush of anticipation explodes into rapturous applause in a concert hall in Changzhou city, Jiangsu province, as Edwin Montealegre, a young conductor from Costa Rica, strides onto the stage. He takes a moment to sweep his gaze over the auditorium before raising his baton to begin the performance.
When 19-year-old Li Shujin was a child, she often played near a pagoda close to her home, although she could never enter as it was closed. Anyi Pagoda earned its name due to its location in Anyi subdistrict of Yuncheng, Shanxi province.
The backstage of Beijing Performing Arts Centre was buzzed with energy. Small kids in vivid lion dancing costumes giggled as they listened to their teachers' instructions. Their excitement was infectious. Nearby, international musicians practiced their instruments, from violin to hand drums, each weaving into a lively tapestry of sounds.
Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday.
Bringing a festive atmosphere to Beijing, nearly 230,000 people visited the ongoing "The Temple of Earth and Me" book fair at the Ditan Park during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Named after an essay by renowned novelist Shi Tiesheng, the 11-day book fair being held as part of the 2024 Beijing Culture Forum, will conclude on Monday.
Taking the theme of mutual learning among civilizations, the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival will open in Qufu in Shandong province, on Sept 27.
On Tuesday, the China Central Television Mid-Autumn Festival Gala successfully celebrated the holiday, captivating audiences worldwide.
Choi Byung Goo, the Director of the Seoul Museum of History, discusses the cultural exchange between Seoul and Beijing, emphasizing the significance of mutual exhibitions and interactions between the Seoul Museum of History and the Capital Museum of China since 2002. He highlights the role of museums, especially metropolitan museums of history, in preserving city history and connecting cultural attributes with urban development.
Dr. José Luis Punzo Díaz, researcher at Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, shares his insights on the connections between Chinese and Mexican cultures. As an archaeologist with a deep passion for cultural heritage, he highlights the rich history and significance of Chinese traditional culture, drawing parallels to the ancient roots of Mexican civilization.
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