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Horse racing event kicks off in SW China’s Sichuan
Tamdrin (C) sings with other local singers at a racecourse in Litang County, the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 30, 2024. Tamdrin is a Tibetan herder from a village of Litang County. He became a social media sensation in China years ago and is now the tourism ambassador of his home county of Litang. A horse racing event kicked off in Litang County on Tuesday, attracting nearly 1,000 herdsmen from across the county to participate in a variety of activities. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Hongjing) A rider demonstrates his skills at a racecourse in Litang County, the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 30, 2024. A horse racing event kicked off in Litang County on Tuesday, attracting nearly 1,000 herdsmen from across the county to participate in a variety of activities. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Hongjing) A rider (R) demonstrates his skills at a racecourse in Litang County, the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 30, 2024. A horse racing event kicked off in Litang County on Tuesday, attracting nearly 1,000 herdsmen from across the county to participate in a variety of activities. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Hongjing) Locals perform… -
Children from China, Japan celebrate children’s day together
TOKYO, June 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- At the Chinese Embassy in Japan, more than 200 children have gathered in celebration of the Children's Day, highlighting friendship and cultural exchanges. Among the attendees were winners of the 10th "Ambassador Cup" Chinese recitation competition, students from the Chinese Embassy's Sunshine School, and those from the Yokohama Yamate Chinese School. At the event on Saturday, Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao presented holiday gifts to representatives of the "Ambassador Cup" winners, encouraging them to continue studying Chinese and learning about Chinese culture. The celebration featured various performances by the children, including a choir titled Enlightenment of Rhythm highlighting the beauty of classical Chinese poetry. Following other performances including a group recitation, a Peking opera act and a traditional lion dance, the event concluded with a heartfelt rendition of "Tomorrow Will Be Better," expressing the children's hopes and dreams for a bright future. Yurika Kondo, a third-grade student from Japan, said "I will continue to study Chinese diligently and hope to inspire more Japanese children around me to learn Chinese and experience its charm together." -
Chinese writer awarded France’s highest honor
SHANGHAI, May 25 ( tasteallchina ) -- Renowned Chinese writer Wang Anyi was named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France's highest order of merit, on Friday in Shanghai. Wang was presented the award by Bertrand Lortholary, French ambassador to China, for her outstanding contributions to literature and China-France cultural exchanges. "Literary exchange has become one of the cherished traditions fostering mutual understanding and connection between China and France," said Wang, 70. Born into a literary family, Wang has produced a vast array of outstanding literary works in the course of her career, including approximately 100 short stories and more than 20 novels. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. As a devoted admirer of French literature, Wang has dedicated much of her time to promoting French literature in China and has strengthened exchanges with numerous French authors. Over a dozen of her works, such as "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow," have been translated and published in France. "Literary creation requires both talent and practice. Writing novels is truly a craft, and my primary quality is diligence," Wang said. "I hope the garden of literature and art remains lush and flourishes… -
Argentina returns 14 pieces of cultural relics to China
BUENOS AIRES, June 27 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Chinese embassy in Argentina received 14 pieces of cultural relics returned to China from the South American country here on Thursday. Wang Wei, the Chinese ambassador to Argentina, said that this cooperation not only demonstrates Argentina's full respect for the national feelings and cultural rights and interests of the Chinese people, but also reflects the firm determination and close cooperation between China and Argentina to protect human cultural heritage, combat the smuggling of cultural relics and earnestly implement international conventions. The cooperation has also provided valuable experience that can further strengthen collaboration between the two countries in various fields, Wang added. The 14 returned cultural relics were illegally exported. In 2017, the cultural relics were intercepted by the Argentine police in a joint international operation of Interpol to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural relics. -
Chinese Book Corner inaugurated at Bulgarian National Library
SOFIA, July 26 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Bulgarian National Library inaugurated a Chinese Book Corner on Friday, aiming to acquaint more Bulgarians with Chinese literature and culture. Chinese Ambassador to Bulgaria Dai Qingli, speaking at the opening ceremony, highlighted the significance of the National Library as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural institutions, known for its rich history, extensive readership, and diverse collections. "We are delighted to provide over two hundred Chinese books and 100 discs covering both classic Chinese subjects such as history, culture, and art, as well as writings about contemporary China, including the Bulgarian version of President Xi Jinping's 'On Governance'," Dai said at the event, which also marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Bulgaria. Dai emphasized the potential for deepening mutual understanding and strengthening the traditional friendship between the two countries through this partnership with the National Library. She expressed hope that Bulgarians would read more books by Chinese authors to gain a more authentic, multi-dimensional understanding of China. "Greater knowledge will lead to a more comprehensive and objective understanding of our cultural context, development path, and ingredients for success," Dai said. Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nevyana Miteva expressed… -
Finland celebrates Sino-Finnish ties with art exhibition in Beijing
Photo shows artworks collected by Cay Sundström presented in an art exhibition in Beijing, June 6, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of Finland in China) The Embassy of Finland in Beijing launched an exhibition titled "Harmony Across Eras" on June 6, 2024, featuring treasures from the collection of Cay Sundström, Finland's first ambassador to China. According to Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, the current Finnish ambassador to China, Sundström collected an impressive number of ancient Chinese artifacts during his tenure in Beijing from 1953 to 1959. "For the first time, we have the opportunity to showcase the Chinese treasures from the collection of Finland's first ambassador to China to the wider public, displayed alongside Finnish artworks, sounds, and design," said Mikkola. "I hope this exhibition will inspire you to contemplate the fluidity of aesthetic sensibilities across time and cultures." The exhibition is open to the public free of charge from June 7 to 27 at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing. “[Sundström’s] collection not only reflects the charm of Chinese art but also reflects the commonalities between Chinese and Western cultures.” said Kou Qin, general manager of the Guardian Art Center. In addition to Sundström’s collection, the exhibition is complemented by a…
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