Perched at 3,920 meters in Zamthang County, Sichuan Province, Zambhala (a god of fortune) Thangka Training Center is a beacon of cultural revival. What began as a small institute has, over 15 years, grown under founder Jamyang Lodro into a 20-hectare entrepreneurship park for intangible cultural heritage. By embracing a model of "bringing in and going out" and partnering with universities such as Tsinghua and Zhejiang, the center inspires students to fuse traditional craftsmanship with animation and Chinese painting. More than 1,000 students from farming and pastoral communities have honed skills ranging from Thangka painting to incense making and pottery. Over 3,000 people have found jobs thanks to the initiative, which continues to provide ancient traditions with a place in the modern world. (Video source: Kangba TV)

The China Film Festival was launched Friday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, with more than 200 guests present at the launching ceremony.

Dazzling fish-shaped lanterns lit up the night sky in Huizhou, East China's Anhui Province, on Monday, March 2, the eve of the Lantern Festival, which falls on the fifteenth day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar. Accompanied by bursts of fireworks, locals and visitors made heartfelt wishes for a prosperous new year. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in the region. The fish—symbolizing abundance, good fortune, and prosperity—has long been revered as an auspicious emblem. (Produced by Lu Dong and intern Cui Jianing)

The "youth economy," "emotional consumption" and "youth-run stores" have become hot topics at this year's local "two sessions," the annual meetings of provincial-level lawmakers and political advisors, across China.For the first time, the youth economy was mentioned in the government work report of

At just 12, Guinness World Record holder Zhang Sixuan captivated audiences during the Lantern Festival celebrations on Tuesday in her hometown of Tangyin county, Anyang, Central China's Henan Province, demonstrating the enduring power of traditional Chinese martial arts. In November 2024, she set new world records by performing 69 head flips and 11 consecutive stool splits, each within one minute. (Edited by Huang Jingjing and Liu Yunyun)

Deqing County, located in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, is transforming filmmaking through its Moganshan AI Film City. At its core facility, the Versatile BoCai AI Virtual Production Base, virtual production technology is revolutionizing the industry.Inside the Base's soundstages,

To celebrate Lantern Festival on March 3, Miao people in Taijiang, Guizhou held their traditional Spark-Breathing Dragon Dance celebration, turning the local streets into a sea of fire and jubilation.

At the Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden in Kaifeng, visitors can step into an immersive dining performance titled Song Banquet. Accompanied by elegant court music, guests can savor dishes inspired by ancient culinary traditions.

Watch this train of boats shaped like a dragon slide across Nanming Lake as Lishui of Zhejiang Province celebrated Lantern Festival on Monday. (Source: Shijie App-Aerial View of Lishui-Bright Moon; Video edited by intern Liu Yunyun)

Awakening of Insects, or Jingzhe, is the third solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar. Marked by the first thunder of spring, it signals the end of winter dormancy as nature reawakens and warmth returns. (Video source: Kuaishou; compiled by Zhou Jiayu)

Lantern Festival celebrations draw large numbers of tourists at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai

Punch-needle embroidery requires only a hollow needle, a bundle of colorful threads and a piece of fabric to create endless designs. Each stitch demands focus, offering quiet moments that can help ease anxiety. (Video source: Kuaishou, compiled by Zhou Jiayu)

Vibrant activities held across China to celebrate Lantern Festival

The Spring Festival is a cherished holiday for Chinese living abroad. For one Chinese journalist who has been based in London for many years, a familiar shade of red took on a deeper meaning during this festive season. Let’s hear what she has to say. (Produced by Xu Liqun, Meng Xianglin, Xing Xue, Huo Wen, Cheng Weidan and Li Yuanxin; Interns Chen Jingyan and Yang Xirui also contributed to the story)

"Earning money by playing games" is no longer a new thing in China. From soaring player salaries to cities that come alive with game-themed branding during major events, esports has firmly established itself as a growth priority in both government reports and public policy. As the games and wider