In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

I travelled to Beijing in search of the enigmatic city my great-grandparents knew

When Beijingers need fresh air, they head for the Western Hills. It’s an easy journey, 55p by subway. From the station, I ...

‘Sweat and tears’: a Peking opera actress’s dedication to the Chinese art form

Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting performs poses that can take months to perfect, and leave more than a few bruises.

How Peking opera actors train for decades and never stop practising their art

Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting, currently appearing in The Masked Heroine, started training in the art form in her ...

In a digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to stay relevant

Young Peking opera artists are devoting years to mastering its demanding techniques, hoping to win over today's audiences ...
Hindustan Times

National Peking Duck Day 2024: All about the January 18 occasion to devour the Chinese delicacy

Roast duck is a favourite dish of thousands, but many save it for a special occasion. That occasion happens to be today, January 18, referred to as the National Peking Duck Day. The day is celebrated ...
Global Times

Peking University celebrates 100 years of success in the field of archaeology

An archaeological diary written by the well-known late archaeologist Su Bingqi Photo: Courtesy of the School of Archaeology and Museology at Peking University The Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and ...