As a Tatar singer from Xinjiang and a member of the Xinjiang Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Xadiya Xamil has long championed the preservation and innovation of Tatar folk songs. She has collected and transcribed over 100 traditional pieces, promoting their performance in Mandarin to reach wider audiences. She dreams of compiling these works into educational resources for art schools, nurturing future generations of cultural bearers.
Sakya silverware, originating in Sakya county of Xizang, is known for its fine craftsmanship and cultural uniqueness. Handcrafted by generations of silversmiths, it features Tibetan Buddhist and natural motifs that symbolize good fortune. It bears practicality and artistic merits, embodying Tibetan cultural deposits.
In northern region of China's Xizang, the pastoral lifestyle reflects tranquility and self-sufficiency. Local communities on the grasslands use traditional methods to build black tents featuring excellent wind resistance, waterproofing, and breathability. The Nagqu black tents, in particular, regulate temperature effectively, staying warm in winter and cool in summer.
A team of over a dozen Chinese medical experts carried out a two-week medical aid mission in Ethiopia in August, providing free consultations, performing surgeries and training local doctors.
International influencer Khaby Lame has embarked a China tour which includes cultural exploration and fan interaction. Click the video and learn what is his impression on Shanghai!
With growing passenger traffic, China Customs at Shanghai Pudong International Airport streamlined tax refund processing through self-service terminals and simplified packaging checks.
The log of Tibetan poplar is the primary material used to make the Sholha Tibetan drum. The drum head, made of bovine hide, is bound with glue simmered from the same material. What sets Sholha drum apart is the procedure of painting on the drum head, by which craftsmen express the beauty they hold within.
Dramyen, also known as six-string instrument, is said to have a history of 700 years. It is the primary accompanying instrument for the folk dances Duixie and Nangma. Zha in Tibetan means sound, and Nian pleasant to hear, thus, Zhanian literally means a lute with pleasant sounds.
Who knows how people welcomed their heroes home upon their triumphant return after wars? Gorze has the answer. In fact, Gorze dance even depicts the clothing, weapons, and the spirit of people in ancient times. It can be said that people recorded a long history through this form of dance.
Tibetan ancestors residing along the river used wood to form the keel and yak hide to craft the hull. These watercraft, known as yak hide boats, lightly glided across the water, turning once arduous outings into streamlined and efficient ones, enabling people to cross rivers and venture into farther reaches of the world.
Digging up the roots of Stellera chamaejasme, crushing them, and stirring them in water to separate the fibers, this is how Tibetan paper is made, a testament to the ingenuity of Tibetan people. Tibetan paper possesses remarkable resilience and natural toxicity, making it both moisture-proof and insect-repellent. It is this very quality that has preserved Tibet's ancient texts for thousands of years.
The legend has it that when an eagle senses the end of its life journey, it soars toward the heaven and vanishes beyond the horizon. Thus, the eagle flute crafted from its bones is priceless, its sound capable of piercing through the starry sky as well as our soul.
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