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Far more than just a visually striking art form, thangka – a unique Tibetan Buddhist art form – captures the deep cultur...
16/08/2025

Far more than just a visually striking art form, thangka – a unique Tibetan Buddhist art form – captures the deep cultural and spiritual essence of Xizang. Traditionally painted on cotton or silk scrolls using natural dyes and a specialized brush, these intricate artworks often depict deities and religious scenes, blending vibrant colors with deep symbolism. Unlike framed paintings, thangkas are designed to be rolled up, making them easily portable for monks to carry during religious ceremonies. In 2006, the thangka was recognized as part of China's intangible cultural heritage. By 2009, it had gained a place on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List as a key element of the Regong arts. [Photo: VCG]

Guozhuang, which literally means singing and dancing in a circle, is a traditional Tibetan folk dance deeply rooted in t...
15/08/2025

Guozhuang, which literally means singing and dancing in a circle, is a traditional Tibetan folk dance deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual life of the Tibetan ethnic group. Known for its communal nature and vibrant energy, this dance involves participants gathering in circles and moving rhythmically to the sound of singing. Guozhuang dance emphasizes community, harmony, and the celebration of life, making it a cherished tradition that continues to flourish in the modern world. [Photo: VCG]

15/08/2025

Both the mother cow and her calf were so focused on eating that they didn't have time for anything else. This is an amusingly common scene in Altay, Xinjiang.

15/08/2025

For centuries, Tibetan art was bound by sacred traditions—until visionary artist Tseten Gyurme began rewriting its rules. In this exclusive journey through his studio and the halls of Xizang’s newest cultural landmarks, discover how the piece “Heavy Color Painting on Cloth” became the canvas for Xizang’s evolving identity. From thangka’s intricate spirituality to bold contemporary murals of highways and stadiums, Tseten’s work bridges 2,000 years of history—linking the Chinese legend of Yu the Great with Xizang’s bridge-builder saint Thangtong Gyalpo and even fusing Greenwich time zones with Buddhist motifs in his globe-trotting installation “Time and Buddha”.
For more:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-15/Beyond-Thangka-How-Tseten-Gyurme-is-redefining-Tibetan-art-1FR5LTISjKw/p.html

15/08/2025

In 1942, fishermen from China's Dongji Island risked their lives to save British POWs from Japanese forces. On August 15 — the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender, "Dongji Rescue," a gripping drama, premieres in London, while documentary film "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" returns to UK cinemas. Directors Guan Hu and Fang Li appear together for the first time in a CGTN interview, discussing filmmaking, historical truth, and the stories behind these two remarkable films.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-15/Two-films-one-story-Guan-Hu-Fang-Li-on-the-WWII-Lisbon-Maru-rescue-1FRq0sG1hni/p.html

Strikingly beautiful yet deadly, the Panamanian golden frog glows in neon yellows and greens, armed with toxins powerful...
15/08/2025

Strikingly beautiful yet deadly, the Panamanian golden frog glows in neon yellows and greens, armed with toxins powerful enough to kill 1,200 mice. Despite its name, it is actually a toad – rebranded to avoid confusion with the now-extinct golden toad. In Panama, it is celebrated as a national symbol of good luck, even as the species teeters on the brink of existence, believed to be possibly extinct in the wild. Today, five of these critically endangered creatures are under the care of the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. [Photo: Brookfield Zoo Chicago/Cover Images via IC]

This striking bronze tree on display at the Sanxingdui Museum didn't come from the Sanxingdui Ruins, but was unearthed f...
15/08/2025

This striking bronze tree on display at the Sanxingdui Museum didn't come from the Sanxingdui Ruins, but was unearthed from an Eastern Han Dynasty tomb. Adorned with coin-shaped ornaments on its branches and leaves, this "money tree" is a favorite photo spot for many visitors. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into how tree worship and artistry evolved in ancient China. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-13/Bronze-sacred-trees-at-Sanxingdui-Museum-1FNZY0xoKD6/p.html

15/08/2025

On August 15, the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, two maritime rescue films hit theaters – but their messages could not be more different. "Dongji Rescue" retells the true story of the 1942 Lisbon Maru tragedy, where Chinese fishermen risked their lives to save British POWs from Japanese cruelty. "Yukikaze," by contrast, whitewashes an invading fleet as heroes. In an age when history is still contested, the stories we believe shape whether the past is remembered – or rewritten. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-15/Two-WWII-rescue-films-One-true-the-other-a-whitewash-1FQQsmPzXZS/p.html

15/08/2025

Although legends of giant creatures appear from time to time, Lake Kanas in Xinjiang is mostly quiet. The lake is located near the far northern tip of Xinjiang and China's borders with Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. The color of the lake changes with the seasons, light conditions, and temperature differences between morning and evening, offering visitors a constantly evolving visual experience.

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