Mahjong

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1864925148909268993 Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game that has gained global popularity over the years. Originating in China during the 19th century, it is typically played by four players using a set of 144 tiles.

Spring Equinox

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1858775228804276225 The Spring Equinox, is the 4th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar. It marks when the sun is directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night globally. This period signifies balance and transition, ushering longer days in the Northern Hemisphere. It symbolizes renewal, celebrated with customs emphasizing rebirth and balance.

The Grand Canal

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1864581281177468929 The Grand Canal, the world's longest man-made waterway, is a monumental engineering feat that stretches over 1,794 kilometers across central and eastern China. This vast canal system extends from Beijing in the north to Zhejiang province in the south, intersecting with numerous provincial-level regions and linking five major river basins.

Learning beyond textbooks at Sydney's UTS By Liu Chenghao | China Daily | Updated: 2026-04-01 07:31

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/01/WS69cc596ba310d6866eb4101d.html A slice of buttered toast spread with Vegemite — Australia's iconic, pungent condiment — was passed around a sunlit table at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Sitting with my fellow visiting students and our host, Scott Daniel, I hesitated before taking a bite. Laughter quickly followed as we reacted to its sharp, salty taste and shared our first impressions of Australian culture.

Old roots, new rhythms Blending ancient aesthetics with contemporary ideas, young artists and designers are redefining how Tibetan culture is lived, worn, and performed today. By GUI QIAN | China Daily | Updated: 2026-04-01 07:09

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/01/WS69cc543da310d6866eb41010.html On a busy afternoon near Barkhor Street in Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, young people line up outside Nerhi, posing for photos in front of the shop's distinctive facade. Inside is a fashion brand founded by Nyema Droma, known for reimagining Tibetan style for a new generation.

Powerful blooms strike awe in the capital By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-01 11:00

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/01/WS69cc8a5ba310d6866eb41257.html If there were a vote for a national flower, the peony would undoubtedly be one of the most acclaimed contenders.

New opera 'Cradle' revisits birthplace of Chinese revolution By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-01 14:23

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/01/WS69ccb9d6a310d6866eb412b0.html On May 23 and 24, the Chinese opera Cradle will debut at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. Set against the backdrop of the 1928 revolutionary struggles in Jinggangshan, Jiangxi province, the opera reimagines the heroic efforts of early revolutionaries to defend Jinggangshan, known as "the cradle of Chinese revolution".