13th China int'l folk art festival kicks off in Foshan, S China

Music festival marking start of autumn cultural and tourism festivities held in China's Zhejiang

The Hong Kong Palace Museum announced on Friday that 250 ancient Egyptian treasures have arrived at the museum for the exhibition, "Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums," which will be held from Nov. 20, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2026.

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, one of Greece's most iconic ancient theaters located on the southern slope of the Acropolis in central Athens, closed to the public on Friday for restoration works expected to last three years, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture.

Liangzhu Cultural and Creative Bazaar opens in China's Hangzhou

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The construction site of Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link. /China Communications Construction The construction site of Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link. /China Communications Construction The construction site of Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link. /China Communications Construction The Merlion Park in Singapore. /VCG The Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. /VCG The night view of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. /VCG The Puteri Harbour of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. /VCGThe Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, a 4 kilometer rail line to be completed by end of 2026, will connect Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with Woodlands North station in Singapore. It's expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two countries, with a peak capacity of 10,000 passengers an hour, thus boosting regional development via increased people-to-people exchanges and business links.The China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has undertaken the construction of the marine viaduct across the Straits of Johor, land tunnel structures, and the relocation of associated facilities – contributing to greater regional connectivity between Singapore and Malaysia. The project team has also placed emphasis on workforce training, continuously nurturing local talent for a sustainable future.​

14th China Art Festival kicks off in Chengdu, China's Sichuan

A view of Hongluo Temple is seen in Beijing on October 5, 2025. /CGTN A view of Hongluo Temple is seen in Beijing on October 5, 2025. /CGTN A view of Hongluo Temple is seen in Beijing on October 5, 2025. /CGTNFounded in 338 AD during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Beijing's Hongluo Temple was originally named the Daming Temple. It was later renamed Huguo Zifu Chan Temple during the Ming Dynasty. It is commonly known as Hongluo Temple, or Red Snail Temple, a name derived from the folk legend of the Red Snail Fairy.As one of the birthplaces of Buddhism in northern China, and one of the region's largest Buddhist complexes, the temple once served as a key site for the Pure Land Sect. Boasting numerous eminent monks throughout its history, the temple has held a prestigious position in the Buddhist community for over a millennium.Home to a wealth of precious cultural relics – including Ming Dynasty ancient bells and Qing Dynasty stone inscriptions – its meticulously arranged architecture embodies the classic style of Han-style Buddhist temples.​

Performed by French and Italian artists at the Yongding District Cultural Center in Zhangjiajie, Central China's Hunan Province, this contemporary acrobatic theater piece is one of the featured performances of the 2025 Zhangjiajie International New Acrobatic Theater Festival. Bringing together artists from 13 countries and regions, the festival presents more than 60 performances that merge acrobatics with theater, dance, music and new media. As part of the Croisements Festival, it highlights the vitality of cross-cultural collaboration and showcases Zhangjiajie's growing reputation as a world stage for innovative acrobatic arts. The show alternates between lyrical and poetic segments and scenes of irony and humor. The entire performance is presented in the format of a concert, blending rock and electronic soundscapes while reinterpreting classical music and opera pieces.

Immersive drama 'Encore Dunhuang' staged in NW China

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Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel on Tuesday, one sign of progress after a number of apparent setbacks in the day since U.S. President Donald Trump touted his plan to end the Gaza war.

In Yunnan Province's Azheke village, forests, water, terraces and villages coexist in perfect balance - a thousand-year-old system now revitalized by new ideas and green development. Join People's Daily reporter Fan Liuyi and Kenyan student Michael Isoe Nyambira to see how this Hani heritage site grows toward a sustainable future.