Folk music

Musicians from China Conservatory of Music stage a Chinese folk music performance themed "Pipa Ballad: Strings through the Seasons" at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney, Australia, May 15, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ping) Yang Tingting, a musician from China Conservatory of Music, performs during a Chinese folk music performance themed "Pipa Ballad: Strings through the Seasons" at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney, Australia, May 15, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ping) Musicians from China Conservatory of Music stage a Chinese folk music performance themed "Pipa Ballad: Strings through the Seasons" at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney, Australia, May 15, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ping) Musicians from China Conservatory of Music stage a Chinese folk music performance themed "Pipa Ballad: Strings through the Seasons" at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney, Australia, May 15, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ping)

Traditional martial arts, folk music, opera, intangible culture heritage crafts… In recent years, China has witnessed a significant surge in the popularity of traditional culture among its youth.  Data released by the country's popular video sharing platform Bilibili showed that a total of 7.45 million traditional Chinese style-themed videos were posted on the platform last year, attracting 220 million viewers. Many young content creators are enthusiastic about showcasing the traditional culture of China. Three such content creators shared their stories.  ①: Wang Xinge, a young vlogger in China, makes a replica of an ancient gold mask, based on a fragment of a gold mask unearthed at the famous Sanxingdui Ruins in southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Photo courtesy of Wang Xinge) ②: A replica of an ancient gold mask handmade by Wang Xinge, a young vlogger in China. (Photo courtesy of Wang Xinge) ③: Yan Hong, a Chinese vlogger known for handmaking exquisite accessories of traditional Chinese style, displays one of her works. (Photo courtesy of Yan Hong) ④: A workshop where visitors can experience filamentary silver hovering art under the guidance of veteran artisans. The workshop is operated by Yan Hong, a Chinese vlogger known for making exquisite accessories of…

As night falls and lights illuminate the streets, the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bustles with an energetic crowd. The aroma of sizzling lamb skewers, baked stuffed buns, spicy lamb trotters, and pepper chicken fill the air of the lively food street of the international grand bazaar. Photo shows a night view of the lively food street at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( Taste all China /Han Ting) Surrounded by colorful lanterns and the melodies of Xinjiang folk music, vendors' calls and diners' chatter blend with the wafting aromas, creating a vibrant scene of urban nightlife. This lively atmosphere draws tourists from around the world to savor the local snacks and delicacies, and soak in the boundless charm of beautiful Xinjiang. A street vendor prepares snacks for customers on the lively food street at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( Taste all China /Han Ting) A street vendor prepares snacks for customers on the lively food street at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang…