Molten iron throwing show highlights festive vibe

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/Molten-iron-throwing-show-highlights-festive-vibe-1qJpwDVoYDK/img/5ce8c12aeac34214bffd74170454dac0/5ce8c12aeac34214bffd74170454dac0.jpeg'Chinese blacksmiths spray arcs of molten iron to the air, offering a visual feast to residents in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, January 27, 2024. /CFP <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/Molten-iron-throwing-show-highlights-festive-vibe-1qJpwDVoYDK/img/5ce8c12aeac34214bffd74170454dac0/5ce8c12aeac34214bffd74170454dac0.jpeg'Chinese blacksmiths spray arcs of molten iron to the air, offering a visual feast to residents in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, January 27, 2024. /CFP <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/Molten-iron-throwing-show-highlights-festive-vibe-1qJpwDVoYDK/img/5ce8c12aeac34214bffd74170454dac0/5ce8c12aeac34214bffd74170454dac0.jpeg'Chinese blacksmiths…

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Universal Beijing Resort kicks off Chinese New Year events

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/Universal-Beijing-Resort-kicks-off-Chinese-New-Year-events-1qJsUYFEo7u/img/32a7236d5bff4b0793a09f96afaeb11b/32a7236d5bff4b0793a09f96afaeb11b.jpeg'The Universal Beijing Resort kicked off its “Universal’s Chinese New Year” event on January 27, 2024 to embrace the upcoming Spring Festival. /CFP <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/Universal-Beijing-Resort-kicks-off-Chinese-New-Year-events-1qJsUYFEo7u/img/32a7236d5bff4b0793a09f96afaeb11b/32a7236d5bff4b0793a09f96afaeb11b.jpeg'The Universal Beijing Resort kicked off its “Universal’s Chinese New Year” event on January 27, 2024 to embrace the upcoming Spring Festival. /CFP <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/Universal-Beijing-Resort-kicks-off-Chinese-New-Year-events-1qJsUYFEo7u/img/32a7236d5bff4b0793a09f96afaeb11b/32a7236d5bff4b0793a09f96afaeb11b.jpeg'The Universal Beijing Resort kicked off…

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Foodwise: Fuding

The hosts are in Fuding, Fujian Province in southeast China for the Dragon Boat Festival, where teams of rowers compete against each other in narrow dragon-shaped boats. From making and eating zongzi rice dumplings to trying local street food, the hosts take part in the festivities before exploring the world of white tea, from visiting…

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Foodwise: Hangzhou 1

In this episode Tianran and Hannah are in Hangzhou, a city with over 2000 years of history and capital of two ancient Chinese dynasties. From the famous West Lake to delicate Dragon Well tea, our hosts experience Hangzhou’s must-do attractions, savouring the local cuisine and trying everything from winter melon shaped like pork belly, to…

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Foodwise: Hangzhou 2

In this episode, Tianran and Hannah continue their tea-tasting journey along Hangzhou’s Qiantang River, exploring the region’s historical culture and culinary delights. They head to Anding mountain, enjoying misty tea at the summit. In Longmen ancient town, they dive into traditional Chinese clan culture and savor “Sun Quan Seitan.” Shishe Village reveals a revitalized community,…

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Wufu Ancient Town: Echoes of neo-Confucian heritage

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Wufu-Ancient-Town-Echoes-of-neo-Confucian-heritage-1qKLbYbQS5y/img/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848.jpeg'A view of Wufu Ancient Town in the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Wufu-Ancient-Town-Echoes-of-neo-Confucian-heritage-1qKLbYbQS5y/img/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848.jpeg'A view of Wufu Ancient Town in the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Wufu-Ancient-Town-Echoes-of-neo-Confucian-heritage-1qKLbYbQS5y/img/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848.jpeg'A view of Wufu Ancient Town in the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Wufu-Ancient-Town-Echoes-of-neo-Confucian-heritage-1qKLbYbQS5y/img/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848/074674d5c86946c594555247d2cca848.jpeg'A view of Wufu Ancient Town in the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province….

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Unveiling the symbolism behind 'Loong Chenchen' in Chinese culture

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Unveiling-the-symbolism-behind-Loong-Chenchen-in-Chinese-culture-1qMGnn74w9y/img/0cd28a77d63248f7830361bf59107b5a/0cd28a77d63248f7830361bf59107b5a.jpeg' alt='A graphic shows "Loong Chenchen," the mascot of the 2024 Spring Festival Gala of China Media Group (CMG). /CMG' The journey from the ancient totems to the auspicious symbols of the loong, or Chinese dragon, which gradually evolved into a spiritual symbol and cultural icon for the Chinese people, has played a crucial…

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Lotus seed popsicles: A sweet escape in Fujian

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/Lotus-seed-popsicles-A-sweet-escape-in-Fujian-1qOqAPoKEI8/img/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb.jpeg'Lotus seeds are used to make popsicles in Fujian Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/Lotus-seed-popsicles-A-sweet-escape-in-Fujian-1qOqAPoKEI8/img/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb.jpeg'Lotus seeds are used to make popsicles in Fujian Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/Lotus-seed-popsicles-A-sweet-escape-in-Fujian-1qOqAPoKEI8/img/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb.jpeg'Lotus seeds are used to make popsicles in Fujian Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/Lotus-seed-popsicles-A-sweet-escape-in-Fujian-1qOqAPoKEI8/img/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb.jpeg'Lotus seeds are used to make popsicles in Fujian Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/Lotus-seed-popsicles-A-sweet-escape-in-Fujian-1qOqAPoKEI8/img/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb/f8e3ef650bc64818a5906b333ee517bb.jpeg'Lotus seeds are used to make…

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'Dancing Dragon and Whistling Flowers' among Miao people

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/-Dancing-Dragon-and-Whistling-Flowers-among-Miao-people-1qQ0Ah42tz2/img/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797.jpeg'A file photo shows a “Dancing Dragon and Whistling Flowers” performance in Taijiang, Guizhou Province. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/-Dancing-Dragon-and-Whistling-Flowers-among-Miao-people-1qQ0Ah42tz2/img/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797.jpeg'A file photo shows a “Dancing Dragon and Whistling Flowers” performance in Taijiang, Guizhou Province. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/-Dancing-Dragon-and-Whistling-Flowers-among-Miao-people-1qQ0Ah42tz2/img/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797.jpeg'A file photo shows a “Dancing Dragon and Whistling Flowers” performance in Taijiang, Guizhou Province. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/-Dancing-Dragon-and-Whistling-Flowers-among-Miao-people-1qQ0Ah42tz2/img/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797/060fc8bf005149818f855662c8ef2797.jpeg'A file photo…

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