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Lin Qiaozhi: Guardian of Mothers, Babies - All-China Women's …
April 22, 2020. Lin Qiaozhi (1901-1983) was born in Gulangyu, a small island commonly referred to as a garden on the sea, in Southeast China's Fujian Province. When she was 5, her mother died of cervical cancer. At that time, she realized the sadness that women's illnesses could bring to their families, and the influence that women's health ...
A Surviving and Evolving Musical 'Aristocrat' - All-China Women's ...
Sep 28, 2022 · Konghou is a traditional, plucked Chinese musical instrument. During the past millennium, countless people, from around the world, have been fascinated by Konghou's dulcet, celestial sounds. "Today millions of people play the guzheng (a Chinese plucked zither) in China, but the number of people learning konghou is less than 500," says Wu Qian, a foremost konghou master and virtuoso.
Unraveling the Historical Origins of Ancient Chinese Silk
Jun 13, 2024 · Centuries ago, civilizations around the globe developed distinct textile traditions. While silk, wool, cotton, and linen are all nature's gifts, silk stands out as a unique Chinese innovation that spread globally via the Silk Road. "Chinese silk has a 5,000-year history, characterized by its origins, evolution, dissemination, and exchange ...
Wang Yaping: China's First Woman Spacewalker
Wang Yaping is used to making history. She became the second woman from China to enter space, on June 11, 2013, and the first woman to enter the core module of China's space station, Tianhe, on October 16, 2021. She also became the first woman from China to teach students from space, on June 20, 2013. On November 7 this year, Wang made history ...
Cultural China: Traditional Chinese Culture Wins Hearts of Young …
BEIJING, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) — Thanks to the country's protective efforts, traditional Chinese culture today is shining with a new vitality, which is not only increasingly appealing to younger generations domestically but has also been attracting young people from foreign countries.
Profile: Olympic Champion Xu Mengtao, Her Triumphs in and …
May 6, 2023 · BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) — On Feb. 14, 2022, the four-time Olympian Xu Mengtao finally realized her dream of winning Olympic gold in the freestyle skiing women's aerials event at Beijing 2022.
London Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Performances
LONDON, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese ...
Fitness Qigong Gains Popularity with Younger Generation
Mar 21, 2023 · Baduanjin, a form of fitness Qigong, has been trending with Chinese younger generations, thanks to its health benefits. Last year, fashion designer Jiang Xi took up Baduanjin. She posted videos of her practicing Baduanjin on social media, and attracted more than 10,000 followers in four months. Most of her followers are aged between 20 to 30.
Weifang: A City of Crafts and Folk Arts
Aug 31, 2022 · Weifang, in East China's Shandong Province, is known as the world's capital of kites, Chinese paintings and Chinese epigraphy. It has guqin, a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument, and paper-cutting listed as masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).