Pakistan: A fusion of western and eastern auditory moods
It’s not often that one gets to see the prominent qawwal brothers Farid Ayaz and Abu Muhammad taking part in an event that focuses on experimental music. This means that…
Cultural engines ramp up China’s booming ice-and-snow economy
* China’s cultural diversity has become a vital resource for local economies seeking to tap the potential of the ice-and-snow tourism industry. * The infusion of diverse cultural resources is…
Frozen Songhua River in Harbin draws crowds for ice-and-snow-themed amusements
A drone photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026 shows people participating in a “dragon boat” competition on the frozen surface of the Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.…
Annual plum blossom festival kicks off in China’s Fujian
Tourists watch a performer in Chinese traditional attire playing Guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, in Yongtai County, southeast China’s Fujian Province, Jan. 10, 2026. The annual plum blossom…
China: Themed train commuting between Beijing and Tianjin begins scheduled operation
The Tianjin Fantasy Express has begun a scheduled round-trip service between Tianjin North Railway Station and Beijing Railway Station since Thursday. The line features 10 distinctively themed carriages integrating art…
Qianmen pedestrian street in Beijing decorated with festoons
People enjoy night view on the Qianmen pedestrian street in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 26, 2025. As the New Year approaches, the Qianmen pedestrian street, a landmark commercial street…