Zhou Guixiang is the leader of a dilapidated opera theatre in one of Shanghai’s last remaining informal housing settlements. Having endured dwindling audiences and soaring rent for decades, Zhou and her troupe face their biggest challenge yet when authorities order the theatre demolished to make way for redevelopment.
While #Chaozhou is acknowledged for great food and the hometown of various famous personalities, it is also the lesser-known place of exile of #TangDynasty#essayist#HanYu (韩愈), who made the best of his time there, writing essays and spreading #Confucian teachings.
While #hutongs are a #unique#historical sight in #Beijing , they are quickly 'disappearing as people move out and relocate to government housing with modern amenities. Those who remain are generally the older generation, while the look and function of hutongs is also changing. How much longer will hutongs last?
Young kids like to attend intangible culture themed classes during their spare time in #Nanjing city. They enjoy doing some paper cutting or making lanterns. #YouthinJiangsu#ChineseCulture#handcrafted
Chinese Lion Dances: What Is It and What Does It Symbolize? (www.chinahighlights.com)
Lion Dance is a form of traditional Chinese dance performed on joyous festivals, such as Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) for good luck.