Culture

Hong Kong Play Explores Expat 'Filth'

David Perry   | Oct 29, 2014 05:21 PM EDT

An acronym popularlized in the 1980s, "filth" is one of those terms you have to be from Hong Kong to know. read more

China Factory Workers Win Top Poetry Prize

Desiree Sison   | Oct 25, 2014 08:34 AM EDT

The top winners of the Beijing Poetry Prize were factory workers out of the 50,000 entries the organizers received during the contest read more

Snarky Critics Slam Zuckerberg's Mandarin

Michael A. Katz   | Oct 23, 2014 04:47 PM EDT

One critic described Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's attempt at Mandarin as reminiscent of a "7-year-old with a mouth full of marbles.” Another said his enunciation provided a clarity akin to someone "stepping on your face." read more

Banksy's Latest Work Vandalized Soon After Appearing

Dan Weisman   | Oct 21, 2014 04:49 PM EDT

Not only was renowned British street artist Banksy alive and presumably well following rumors he was dead, but his latest mural at Bristol was found vandalized Tuesday, less than 24 hours after first being seen. read more

Carved Shells Used To Replicate 1,000-Year-Old Famous Chinese Painting

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Oct 07, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Craftsmen used 20 types of shells to replicate the famous ancient painting, Qingming Festival by the Riverside. read more

President Xi Stresses Cultural Preservation and Civilization Exchange

Qi Qin   | Sep 25, 2014 05:40 PM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday China must preserve and innovate traditional cultures as well as exchange cultures among different civilizations to make the world a better place. read more

John Malkovich Models for Sandro Miller to Recreate Iconic Photos

Cleo Fagela   | Sep 24, 2014 02:47 AM EDT

Veteran actor John Malkovich modeled for renowned photographer Sandro Miller to recreate various artists ranging from artist Salvador Dali to ‘50s sexy icon Marilyn Monroe in their most iconic snapshots. read more

Han Dynasty Relics To Be Displayed In Paris Museum

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 23, 2014 06:39 PM EDT

Artifacts from the Han Dynasty would be displayed at the Paris Museum in celebration of 50 years of China-France diplomatic ties. read more

Here's What You Need To Know About "Banned Books Week"

Emery Dennel   | Sep 23, 2014 01:43 AM EDT

Certain books in the past that have been banned from public consumption are now being celebrated. read more

"Ming: 50 Years That Changed China" Opens in London

Cleo Fagela   | Sep 20, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

The British Museum in London has opened an exhibit that exclusively showcases the rich artworks from the golden age of the Ming dynasty in China, which put the country in the center of the world for its global influences back in the 15th century. read more

Chicago Mayor: September 23 is 'David Bowie Day'

Cleo Fagela   | Sep 20, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

September 23 in the city of Chicago is ‘David Bowie Day’ as announced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to honor ‘David Bowie Is…’, the retrospective exhibit the musician and artist will be holding at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary art on the same day. read more

Online Writing Becomes A Millionaire's Gateway In China

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 08, 2014 03:35 PM EDT

Online literary works has now become a portal to becoming a millionaire in China after royalties for Grave Robber's Chronicles has been auctioned for 28 million yuan. read more

Boy Finds 3,000-Year-Old Relic In Jiangsu Province

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 08, 2014 03:29 PM EDT

A 3,000-year-old bronze sword was found by an 11-year-old boy in Jiangsu Province. read more

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