National drum contest held in China’s Shijiazhuang
Artists perform during a drum contest at Zhengding ancient city in Shijiazhuang, north China’s Hebei Province, March 15, 2026. A national drum contest was held here on Sunday, which was…
China ramps up cultural push in new five-year development blueprint
While economic growth and technological innovation remain central to China’s agenda, cultural advancement stands as an important pillar in the country’s development blueprint for the next five years. According to…
India: The dark side of Hindu Holi
India’s festival of colour has become a day when women brace for harassment. His name was Hiranyakashipu, and he claimed to be equal to Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the…
Plans for an ambitious six-nation film venture announced
Crews from Pakistan, Bangladesh, the US, the UK, Australia and HK to join hands for adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s classic Shasti (Punishment). Pakistani film producer Abid Merchant has announced plans…
Memorial ceremony for Chinese sea goddess Mazu held in Tianjin
People perform during a memorial ceremony for Chinese sea goddess Mazu in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, March 4, 2026. Gegu Baonianhui, a memorial ceremony for Chinese sea goddess Mazu observed…
Ethnic equestrian performances held to mark the Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, China’s Xizang
A equestrian performer warms up before the performances in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2026. Monday was the Chinese New Year’s Eve, which was just one day…