A firework show is staged in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Oct. 24, 2025. The opening ceremony of the 17th ...

From risky blade climbing to legalised thievery, China's cultural diversity makes the country home to numerous strange festivals Aside from the better-known festivals celebrated universally by 1.4 ...

The opening ceremony of the 16th China Yangtze River Three Gorges International Tourism Festival was held in Yichang, central China’s Hubei Province on September 6. The event is jointly hosted by the ...

Days before the Wuyishan Midi Music Festival in early May, 23-year-old Li Keying had everything lined up, from hotel reservations to train tickets, eager to see her favorite band. Her plans were ...

For the first time since the launch of the FIRST International Film Festival in 2006, the Chinese fest’s jury has decided not to award the Best Film prize. “The function of the festival is to call out ...

China's latest shopping festival, which wrapped up Wednesday, pointed to a pickup in consumption, as e-commerce companies reported strong sales of consumer electronics, as well as beauty and pet care ...

Businesses and consumers in China found the annual Singles’ Day shopping festival less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy, forcing e-commerce firms to look abroad for growth. Online service ...

Academics in Taiwan have accused Chinese authorities of politicizing traditional festivals by linking family reunions and cultural observances with Beijing’s message of political unification. Their ...