LIAOCHENG, China, Feb. 12, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Zhanglu Nine Big Bowls is a signature traditional feast from Zhanglu Hui Ethnic Town in Shen County, Shandong Province, embodying the rich cultural and historical heritage of the cuisine of people of Hui ethnic group. This iconic Halal banquet dish, often regarded as the soul of Hui festive dining, features nine generously portioned stews, … Continued
TIANJIN, China, Jan. 29, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On January 26, Huo Qingyou, a representative inheritor of the Yangliuqing woodblock Chinese New Year paintings, unveiled a creative zodiac painting for the Year of the Snake to embrace the first Spring Festival after its inclusion into the UNESCO’s intangible cultural list. Titled “Golden Snake Brings Good Fortune,” the work not only pays tribute to … Continued
QINGDAO, China, Jan. 26, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On Jan. 26, the Information Office of Qingdao Municipal People’s Government issued a Chinese New Year message to overseas Chinese, inviting them to return home for the celebrations and extending festive wishes. Image: Qingdao Invites Overseas Chinese Home to Celebrate Chinese New Year The message conveyed that while winter’s chill may linger, … Continued
QINGYANG, China, Jan. 26, 2025 / Xinhua-AsiaNet / — The Chinese New Year is filling the air, families are celebrating the reunion. In Huanxian County of Qingyang, a gala centered around intangible cultural heritage and folk culture is on show. As a local specialty folk art form, Daoqing Shadow Play utilizes spotlight, wields shadow puppets, … Continued
NANNING, China, Jan. 26, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– As the hearts of people around the world are closely connected, they gather together in celebration of the New Year’s reunion. With the arrival of the Year of the Snake, the Melody of Spring 2025 Transnational Spring Festival Gala, co-hosted by the Nanning Municipal Government Information Office, the Nanning … Continued
MIANZHU, China, Jan. 24, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On January 22, the 24th Mianzhu New Year Painting Festival unveiled in Mianzhu City in the first New Year following the successful application for the Chinese Spring Festival to be included in the UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The festival was sponsored by the Deyang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal People’s Government and … Continued
SUQIAN, China, Jan. 24, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– With the arrival of the Spring Festival on January 29, 2025, Yanghe, a renowned Chinese baijiu brand, continues to play a significant role in this festive season. This year, Yanghe has once again partnered with the CCTV Spring Festival Gala as the exclusive time-reporting sponsor for the sixth consecutive year. At … Continued
OJIYA, Japan, Jan. 22, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — The All Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association, a group of “nishikigoi” (ornamental carp) breeders and dealers, will hold the “55th All Japan Nishikigoi Show” at Tokyo Ryutsu Center on January 25 and 26, 2025 to decide the world’s best nishikigoi of the year. Image1: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108528/202501102709/_prw_PI2fl_V5BG1nb5.jpg There has been … Continued
TOKYO, Jan. 22, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Japan prize on January 22, 2025. Prof. Russell Dean Dupuis of the USA has been awarded the Japan Prize in the fields of Materials Sciences and Production, and Prof. Carlos M. Duarte of Spain has been awarded the … Continued
LINYI, China, Jan. 21, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– “Chinese wickerwork surpasses other countries and regions, Shandong wickerwork surpasses other provinces, and Linshu wickerwork surpasses all.” Linshu County, known for its long history of willow cultivation and processing, has been famous for its wickerwork since the Tang Dynasty. Residents of Liuzhuang Village weaved willow from the Shu River … Continued