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Jixing Qiqiao: traditions for China's Valentine's Day
Qixi, also known as China's Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which was Aug 25 this year.
August 28, 2020
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Imperial Kiln of Southern Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279) witnessed the flourishing of Chinese porcelain. The five major kilns were the Guan, Ge, Ru, Ding and Jun kilns.
August 11, 2020
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Old man revives tradition of making oil-paper umbrellas
Liu Weixue, a resident of Hangzhou's Yuhang district, established the workshop "Home of Paper Umbrella" in 2016 to revive the century-old tradition of making oil-paper umbrellas.
July 22, 2020
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Chinese Guqin maker in Hangzhou
Ma Yuesi, 58, chose to be a Guqin maker when he was 24 years old. Over the years, as an intangible cultural heritage inheritor, Ma never stops improving his skills.
July 1, 2020
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Five ways to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival in Hangzhou
The race is a much-observed tradition during the festival, with numerous rowers taking part.
June 24, 2020
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Match industry seeks its place in the sun
Hangzhou firm looks to safeguard China's heritage and expertise in ancient craft
May 9, 2020
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Hangzhou Baochu Pagoda reopens to public
Baochu Pagoda on Baoshi Mountain, situated on the northern shore of the West Lake, has re-opened to the public following four months of intensive restoration work.
April 28, 2020
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Ancient pagoda takes off 'face mask' to breathe spring air
Cherry blossoms beside the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan mark the arrival of the long-awaited spring after the long winter.
April 10, 2020
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