Every week we share a round-up of recent news stories we’ve seen about traditional Chinese culture! Just click the section titles to view the full articles.
Zhihua Temple near Galaxy Soho, whilst in no way difficult to get to (as the article implies), is indeed a hidden gem, and well worth visiting to hear one of their musical performances! Find out more in this article from China Daily.
Have you ever visited this lesser-known temple? What other hidden gems do you know in Beijing?
“When you dive deep into a piece of Chinese literature, you even switch lives with a Chinese protagonist. What else is a better way to overcome prejudices than to be a part of another society and culture?” Renowned German translator Martin Woesler gives insight into the process of bridging East and West in this short interview.
Have you ever read any Chinese literature in your own language? What books have you read and what did you think of them? Do you feel they helped you understand China and its people better?
Bringing new life to tradition
“In Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, a region that several ethnic minority groups such as the Manchu and Oroqen call home, a large residential area is covered with birch forests. For generations, the people here have been turning the bark from these trees into all kinds of items such as bags, boats or decorations.” This ancient craft is now being revived!
Did you know that the Manchu were the founders of China’s last dynasty, the Qing? What else do you know about the Manchu ethnic minority?
New discoveries along the Silk Road are telling us more about the extraordinary interactions between east and west in the Tang Dynasty.
Has this article changed your ideas about the Silk Road in ancient times and the flow of goods, ideas and cultures along it?
Let us know your thoughts on the above in the comments below. We always love hearing your thoughts and insights!
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– Photo of Zhihua temple by Cultural Keys; all other from the articles
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