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Global Times: Preservation of Mogao Caves murals enthralls visiting Syrian delegation

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Yousef, who works at the Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM), a Syrian government-owned agency responsible for protection and excavation activities in Syria's national heritage sites, is among a 24-person Syrian cultural delegation visiting China to explore cultural cooperation opportunities.

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  • Yousef, who works at the Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM), a Syrian government-owned agency responsible for protection and excavation activities in Syria's national heritage sites, is among a 24-person Syrian cultural delegation visiting China to explore cultural cooperation opportunities.
  • A biblical Psalms written in Syriac was discovered during an archeological excavation expedition at the Cave B53 of Mogao in 1986.
  • The digitalization of Mogao Caves has massively boosted the dissemination of information about the Mogao Caves worldwide, as the free-access portal "E-Dunhuang" was launched online in 2017, attracting over 20 million visitors worldwide.
  • "With the digitization of the resources, we can create high-resolution replicas of the caves and the murals to show them to audiences around the world."

CCTV+: Enamored by Jiangxi--Nanchang's Thousand-Year-Old Town and its Long-Lasting Local Culture

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Attention, Tomb, Research, Han dynasty, Shipbuilding, Silk, Marquis of Haihun

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanchang is a venerable city with a history spanning over 2,200 years.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanchang is a venerable city with a history spanning over 2,200 years.
  • The Tomb of Marquis of Haihun is located in Guanxi Village, Datangping Township, Xinjian District, Nanchang, and the owner of the tomb is Liu He, one of the emperors of the Western Han Dynasty.
  • Since its unearthing, the tomb has consistently captured the attention of the archaeological community.
  • Its meticulous layout and comprehensive functionality make it unparalleled in its entirety.

CCTV+: Enamored by Jiangxi--Nanchang's Thousand-Year-Old Town and its Long-Lasting Local Culture

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Attention, Tomb, Research, Han dynasty, Multimedia, Shipbuilding, Marquis of Haihun

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanchang is a venerable city with a history spanning over 2,200 years.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanchang is a venerable city with a history spanning over 2,200 years.
  • The Tomb of Marquis of Haihun is located in Guanxi Village, Datangping Township, Xinjian District, Nanchang, and the owner of the tomb is Liu He, one of the emperors of the Western Han Dynasty.
  • Since its unearthing, the tomb has consistently captured the attention of the archaeological community.
  • Its meticulous layout and comprehensive functionality make it unparalleled in its entirety.

The Archaeological Team of Shandong University Made a Major Discovery at the Ancient Capital City Site of Zhu, Shandong

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Recently, Shandong University, Zoucheng Cultural Relics Protection Center and other units carried out systematic archaeological investigation and excavation of the capital city site of Zhu, and achieved important results.

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  • Recently, Shandong University, Zoucheng Cultural Relics Protection Center and other units carried out systematic archaeological investigation and excavation of the capital city site of Zhu, and achieved important results.
  • The total area of the capital city site of Zhu is about 6 square kilometers.
  • The plan of the city site is slightly rectangular.
  • Since 2015, the archaeological team of Shandong University has successively excavated the storage area, city wall, royal grave and casting area.

Zibo attracts global visitors with artistic heritage

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Zibo city in East China's Shandong province – renowned for its ceramics – took center stage as it hosted the 23rd China (Zibo) International Ceramics Exposition on Sept 9-12.

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  • Zibo city in East China's Shandong province – renowned for its ceramics – took center stage as it hosted the 23rd China (Zibo) International Ceramics Exposition on Sept 9-12.
  • The expats' visit to Zibo was part of the "Meeting the Sea along the Yellow River" tour organized by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
  • The tour has seen a group of expats travel to the cities of Dongying, Weifang and Zibo in Shandong from Sept 8-10 to discover the treasures of intangible cultural heritage there and appreciate the charms of this ancient and modern land.
  • Zibo was one of the early inventors of ceramics, dating back over 10,000 years to the early Neolithic Age.

iQIYI Drama "My Journey To You" Debuts, Displaying Chinese Aesthetics

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sep. 2, iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, launched Wuxia drama My Journey To You, which has garnered immense popularity among both domestic and global viewers.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sep. 2, iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, launched Wuxia drama My Journey To You, which has garnered immense popularity among both domestic and global viewers.
  • Specifically, the drama's captivating utilization of distinctive Chinese aesthetics, ranging from exquisite costumes to intricate hairdos, beautifully showcases the richness and uniqueness of Chinese artistic elements, appealing to audiences worldwide..
  • The drama, which chronicles the journey of a female spy in ancient times as she navigates love, friendship, and self-discovery, has achieved remarkable success.
  • In addition to its captivating plot, this drama is set apart from the others with its meticulous production, elegant presentation and skillful incorporation of diverse elements of Chinese aesthetics from various dynasties.

Global Times: Chinese TV series 'make big splash' in Southeast Asian countries

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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In February, a video of Thai taxi drivers watching Chinese TV series The Knockout went viral on social media, another vivid display of the rising popularity of Chinese TV series in the Southeast Asia market.

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  • In February, a video of Thai taxi drivers watching Chinese TV series The Knockout went viral on social media, another vivid display of the rising popularity of Chinese TV series in the Southeast Asia market.
  • Zhang Liang, general manager of Artop International Co, told the Global Times that people in China and Southeast Asian countries share same or similar culture, tradition and custom, which is a precondition for Chinese TV series to be easily accepted and promoted in Southeast Asian countries.
  • The transmission of TV dramas is an essential way for Chinese and Southeast Asian people to understand each other, Komin said.
  • Artop is making tentative attempts in localizing Chinese TV series in Thai market, which involves purchasing popular Chinese TV series' intellectual property rights and remaking them with Thai actors and directors.

Chengdu FISU Games' First Gold Medal Awarded, Medal Ribbon Showcasing Chengdu's Cultural Essence

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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The medal around his neck, accompanied by a radiant medal ribbon, caught everyone's attention.

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  • The medal around his neck, accompanied by a radiant medal ribbon, caught everyone's attention.
  • According to Hu Guangjun, the director of the Chengdu Shu Brocade Research Institute, the medal ribbon for this edition of the Games has ingeniously incorporated the millennia-old weaving techniques of Shu brocade.
  • With the unveiling of the first medal of the Games, Chengdu proudly showcases this cherished cultural business card to the world once again.
  • This outstanding cultural business card was produced in the workshop of Chengdu Shu Brocade Research Institute in Shuangliu District.

China National Silk Museum Launches Latest Exhibition, Convergence of Civilizations: Dunhuang on the Silk Road

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Ancient history, The Silk Roads, Exhibition, China National Silk Museum, Silk Road, Mogao Caves, Politics, Silk, Hexi Corridor, Life, Ship, Buddhism, Our Society, Your Life, Historical Vedic religion, Transport, Cave, Curator, Han dynasty

HANGZHOU, China, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Silk Museum kicked off the fourth annual Silk Road Week on July 12, 2023, with the announcement of this year's theme entitled, "The Silk Roads: Long Roads, Mutual Goals." The highlight of this event is the Silk Road themed exhibition "Convergence of Civilizations: Dunhuang on the Silk Road" which contains 171 marvelous artifacts related to the ancient city of Dunhuang.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Silk Museum kicked off the fourth annual Silk Road Week on July 12, 2023, with the announcement of this year's theme entitled, "The Silk Roads: Long Roads, Mutual Goals."
  • The highlight of this event is the Silk Road themed exhibition "Convergence of Civilizations: Dunhuang on the Silk Road" which contains 171 marvelous artifacts related to the ancient city of Dunhuang.
  • Another attractive focal point of this Dunhuang exhibition is the simulated reconstruction of Cave 285 of the Mogao Caves in the museum gallery.
  • Aside from the Dunhuang exhibition, this year's Silk Road Week will also feature a Dunhuang Stories lecture series, a Silk Road Coloring Game, a Silk Roads in Youth Eyes painting exhibition, among multiple others.

China National Silk Museum Launches Latest Exhibition, Convergence of Civilizations: Dunhuang on the Silk Road

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Ancient history, The Silk Roads, Exhibition, China National Silk Museum, Silk Road, Mogao Caves, Politics, Silk, Hexi Corridor, Life, Multimedia, Ship, Buddhism, Our Society, Your Life, Historical Vedic religion, Transport, Cave, Curator, Han dynasty

HANGZHOU, China, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Silk Museum kicked off the fourth annual Silk Road Week on July 12, 2023, with the announcement of this year's theme entitled, "The Silk Roads: Long Roads, Mutual Goals." The highlight of this event is the Silk Road themed exhibition "Convergence of Civilizations: Dunhuang on the Silk Road" which contains 171 marvelous artifacts related to the ancient city of Dunhuang.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Silk Museum kicked off the fourth annual Silk Road Week on July 12, 2023, with the announcement of this year's theme entitled, "The Silk Roads: Long Roads, Mutual Goals."
  • The highlight of this event is the Silk Road themed exhibition "Convergence of Civilizations: Dunhuang on the Silk Road" which contains 171 marvelous artifacts related to the ancient city of Dunhuang.
  • Another attractive focal point of this Dunhuang exhibition is the simulated reconstruction of Cave 285 of the Mogao Caves in the museum gallery.
  • Aside from the Dunhuang exhibition, this year's Silk Road Week will also feature a Dunhuang Stories lecture series, a Silk Road Coloring Game, a Silk Roads in Youth Eyes painting exhibition, among multiple others.