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HONG KONG, May 30 (Xinhua) - An opening ceremony was held on Saturday for Hong Kong ICH Month 2026, marking the launch of activities that highlight more than 100 intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items and showcase the richness of Hong Kong's traditional culture.Organized by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, the second edition of the Hong Kong ICH Month, continuing its theme with ICH Around Town, will present a string of activities, including performances and exhibitions.Running from May 30 to June 30, the Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 aims to give the public and tourists deeper insight into Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage. This year's ICH Highlight Tours will feature nine thematic routes.Rosanna Law, secretary for culture, sports and tourism of the HKSAR government, said at the opening ceremony that the inaugural Hong Kong ICH Month attracted over 160,000 participants. This year, there are over 50 performances, 80 promotion booths and 40 field visits.Law looked forward to pooling the strength of all sectors through collaboration between the HKSAR government and the community to safeguard and pass on Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
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Real moments and pure joy: Embrace Children's Day
Bubbles, mud, plus sports, art, and everything in between.Across China, Children's Day, which falls on June 1 every year, looks like this: real moments, pure joy.
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Russia-China Year of Education creates new opportunities for youth: Russian spokesperson
The Russia-China Year of Education provides an effective platform for talent cultivation in cutting-edge fields and young professionals' participation in academic activities, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
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Exhibition on Pu Songling and stories of Liaozhai opens at National Museum of China in Beijing
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Inside a century-old courtyard house in Yunnan
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Butterfly boom in Southwest China
Large swarms of butterflies have emerged from their chrysalises in Jinping Miao, Yao and Dai autonomous county, Yunnan Province, a spectacle that appears in late spring and early summer every year. Countless butterflies fill the skies and cover tree trunks, leaves, and forest paths like swirling golden confetti. (Produced by Lou Qingqing and Di Jingyuan)
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Where the sky flutters: butterflies in Yunnan
In Southwest China's Yunnan Province, a valley in Jinping Miao, Yao and Dai autonomous county turns into a fluttering sea of wings for just a few weeks each year. Follow People's Daily reporter Lou Qingqing into this living wonderland to witness the butterfly eruption up close – and meet the people who protect it and give it new life through art and storytelling. (Produced by Lou Qingqing, Di Jingyuan, Chu Chu and intern Zhao Yunpeng)
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2026 'Poetry Connects the World' Global Celebration of Classical Chinese Poetry held in Moscow, Russia
2026 'Poetry Connects the World' Global Celebration of Classical Chinese Poetry held in Moscow, Russia
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Wife of Serbian President writes Chinese character 'harmony' without waiting for my demonstration: Chinese designer recalls details of their interaction with GT
On the evening of Tuesday, after a full day of activities, Tamara Vucic, wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who accompanied him on his state visit to China, arrived in Shanghai. She wore a new water green shawl adorned with Tang Dynasty Bao Xiang Hua floral patterns on the cuffs. The
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Chile holds final of 'Chinese Bridge' Chinese proficiency competition
Chile holds final of 'Chinese Bridge' Chinese proficiency competition
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Decoding the Chinese Cultural Code: The Emotional Power of 'Dear You'
The movie Dear You—whose Chinese title can literally be translated as "A Love Letter to Grandma"—has unexpectedly topped the 2026 box office. ions, and
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In pics: Fashion Art Toronto's Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026
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Strong response to box-office hit 'Dear You' delivers extended run
Dear You, the breakout romantic drama, has grossed over 1.12 billion yuan (about $166 million) at the box office, ranking among the four highest-grossing films in China in 2026, according to film industry tracker Maoyan.
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Bohai Mohe embroidery: An oil painting in embroidery
Dubbed "an oil painting in embroidery," Manchu embroidery, also known as Bohai Mohe embroidery, is the traditional handicraft of the Man ethnic group in northeast China and a national-level intangible cultural heritage, featuring thick and three-dimensional effects.
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