Celebratory concert leaves audience breathless By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-07 14:31

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/07/WS69d4a4b9a310d6866eb42026.html On Monday, conductor Christoph Poppen, pianist Luo Wei, and the China National Symphony Orchestra staged a concert at the Beijing Concert Hall to commemorate the 170th anniversary of Robert Schumann's death. The program was refreshing, full of romance and vitality.

Slice, splash and slurp: Mastering Shanxi knife-cut noodles chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-07 16:55

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/07/WS69d4c69fa310d6866eb42092.html Across Shanxi province, global foodies are no longer just tasting daoxiaomian, or knife-cut noodles; they are rolling up their sleeves to master it. In heritage workshops and bustling food streets, hands-on noodle classes have become an immersive cultural adventure.

Silk Road

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1859106375195226113 The Silk Road was a historic trade network linking China, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean, enabling extensive exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. It comprised land and sea routes, promoting early globalization and connecting diverse civilizations across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1869583886561939499 Ningxia Hui autonomous region, in Northwest China, is known for its rich history, diverse culture and unique heritage. Ningxia was a crucial part of the Silk Road, fostering cultural and ethnic exchanges.

Mediterranean myths meet Silk Road history in Ningxia exhibition XINHUA | Updated: 2026-04-07 09:09

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/07/WS69d45974a310d6866eb41e83.html YINCHUAN — For Anna Lucia Tempesta, an Italian museum curator, an exhibition is never merely a display of ancient objects, but rather serves as an open invitation to intercultural dialogue.

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1869583879075106844 Xishuangbanna, or Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, is located in the southern part of Yunnan province, bordering Laos and Myanmar. Renowned for its rainforests, diverse ethnic groups and vibrant cultures, it offers a unique blend of ecology and traditional lifestyles.

Beloved travel show kicks off new season By Xing Wen | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-07 11:05

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/07/WS69d4746ca310d6866eb41fb1.html The sixth season of the popular outdoor travel reality show HAHAHAHAHA premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi on April 4, with weekly updates thereafter.