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Giant dragon horse installation wows visitors in Zhejiang
People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. The dragon horse, or Long Ma, was made in 2014 by a French production company to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. -
2024 Nice Carnival with theme of “The King of Pop Culture” held in France
An actress performs during the Battle of the Flowers parade during the 2024 Nice Carnival in Nice, France, March 2, 2024. The 2024 Nice Carnival is held here from Feb. 17 to March 3 with the theme of "The King of Pop Culture". (Photo by Serge Haouzi/ tasteallchina ) An actress performs during the Battle of the Flowers parade during the 2024 Nice Carnival in Nice, France, March 2, 2024. The 2024 Nice Carnival is held here from Feb. 17 to March 3 with the theme of "The King of Pop Culture". (Photo by Serge Haouzi/ tasteallchina ) An actress performs during the Battle of the Flowers parade during the 2024 Nice Carnival in Nice, France, March 2, 2024. The 2024 Nice Carnival is held here from Feb. 17 to March 3 with the theme of "The King of Pop Culture". (Photo by Serge Haouzi/ tasteallchina ) Actresses perform during the 2024 Nice Carnival in Nice, France, March 2, 2024. The 2024 Nice Carnival is held here from Feb. 17 to March 3 with the theme of "The King of Pop Culture". (Photo by Serge Haouzi/ tasteallchina ) An actress performs during the 2024 Nice Carnival in Nice, France, March… -
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… -
Fujian Navy Yard: a witness to China-France exchanges
Photo shows the Foochow Arsenal cultural area. (Photo provided by the Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866) At the mouth of the Minjiang River in southeast China's Fujian province, the water flows calmly without ripples. Nestled by the Luoxing Pagoda along the river bank, the Fujian Navy Yard, also known as Foochow Arsenal, stands as a precious industrial and cultural heritage site founded 158 years ago and a witness to China-France exchanges that have spanned over 100 years. On May 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris for a state visit to France. On the same day, a signed article by President Xi titled "Carrying Forward the Spirit that Guided the Establishment of China-France Diplomatic Relations, Working Together for Global Peace and Development" was published in French media Le Figaro. Xi said, "Over 150 years ago, French nationals helped China found its Fujian Navy Yard and the Fujian Naval Academy." Transformed from a former shipbuilding warehouse of the Foochow Arsenal, the Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866, has now become a "treasure trove" preserving the memories of the shipyard. On the right side of an exhibition hall on the first floor of the museum stands a French machine that is almost… -
Games a big draw for Chinese tourists
Chinese fans take a picture with the Olympic rings displayed outside the South Paris Arena in Paris, France, on Tuesday. WEI XIAOHAO/ TASTE ALL CHINA The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are definitely the main event attracting crowds of Chinese tourists who are flocking to France this summer, and the impact of this for France's tourism and economic growth may continue in the post-Olympic era, said tourism experts. Travel portal uzai said that tour bookings to France have seen a notable growth on the platform during the Olympics, and thousands of its customers will head to Paris to experience the sports gala. Han Jie, chairman of CYTS Aoyou Company, a travel agency headquartered in Beijing, said that tour bookings to France started increasing from mid-June, and the number of tour groups to France saw a year-on-year growth of 60 percent this summer. He said that the first tour group for the Olympics had arrived in Paris on Tuesday — four days after the Games opened. "The sports gala is definitely one of the most important driving forces for the tourism boom to France and Europe, which is also a chance to boost the Chinese people's understanding of culture and tourism resources…
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