Inside the Dong ethnic group’s largest annual festival, where an ancient female deity is being reinterpreted for the modern world
Explore how traditional arts and crafts are finding new ways to connect with modern audiences in our latest issue
From ancestral worship to joyous festivities, discover the rich cultural significance of Sanyuesan, or Shangsi Festival, across China
The gains and growing pains of China’s ICH preservation over two and a half decades
While many of China’s intangible heritage traditions are struggling to survive, recent commercialization efforts have helped to transform some into s…
As concerns grow over the decline of China’s intangible cultural heritage, young inheritors, veteran artisans, and enthusiasts are finding new ways t…
Once a secret script shared among women in Jiangyong, Hunan, Nüshu now inspires young female creators to reimagine its origins, create new works, and…
From cyberpunk horse installations to “My Little Pony”-inspired lanterns, here’s a glimpse of how the Lantern Festival is lighting up every corner of…
There’s no better way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than with Xiaxi’s all-female horse-themed parade
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The beginning of January has for millennia marked the beginning of Minor Cold in China, but questions remain as to how best to convey this ancient se…
Yue opera, originated in Zhejiang and known for its gender-bending roles and progressive stage design, is building a feminist dreamscape for a new ge…
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