Parades, horse racing, bullfighting light up Torch Festival in Sichuan By PENG CHAO in Chengdu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-06 17:11

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/06/WS6a744faba310986e2b4695e0.html A series of activities took place in Yuexi county, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province, from Sunday to Tuesday to celebrate Torch Festival, the grandest traditional celebration of the Yi ethnic group.

Six surprising facts about the Dragon Boat Festival

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/articleDetailPage/2067066790058565632 The Dragon Boat Festival is a significant traditional holiday celebrated in China and across East Asia, typically occurring on the 5th day of the 5th month on traditional Chinese calendar, which falls in late May or June on the Gregorian calendar. This festival is about warding off illness, honoring historical figures, and welcoming the peak of summer. In recent years, its popularity has spread far beyond Asia. Many countries around the world join the celebrations, hosting vibrant dragon boat races and enjoying the iconic sticky rice dumplings known as zongzi.

The Silk Road: a facilitator of cultural convergence

Initiated by the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) and reaching its peak during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Silk Road was an ancient trade artery connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. It not only facilitated the exchange of silk and spices between East and West, but also served as a bridge for sharing culture. Named by German geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen in 1877, the “Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor” was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. This millennia-old route stands as China’s first “open” invitation to the world, symbolizing enduring cultural exchange. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/articleDetailPage/2077647923029757952

Where the past still feels present Shanxi reveals how enduring landscapes and ancient communities preserve the country's cultural identity across generations, Michael Rhys Card reports. By Michael Rhys Card | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-08 10:57

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/08/WS6a769b11a310986e2b469b42.html Every culture is shaped by its history. The languages we speak, the beliefs we hold, the art we create and the buildings we leave behind are all echoes of the generations that came before us.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1885911407794143232 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a holistic health care system developed in China over millennia, focusing on balancing bodily, emotional, and environmental factors for well-being.

Young minds embrace ancient wisdom TCM treatments gaining popularity among younger generations By MENG WENJIE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-01 11:40

https://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/01/WS6a6d6a9da310986e2b4687f5.html In East China's Zhejiang province, summer temperatures can approach 38 C, yet 32-year-old Lu Huanhuan deliberately added more heat.

Baoxianghua

The Baoxianghua, or "Treasure Floral Design", is a traditional Chinese ornamental motif. An idealized composite flower, it blends features of peonies, lotuses, and chrysanthemums, symbolizing artistic ingenuity and cultural richness in Chinese art for centuries. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/2084490210349621248