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A young American experiences Chinese calligraphy at Hubei University of Education in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 8, 2024.( tasteallchina /Du Zixuan) WUHAN, June 13 ( tasteallchina ) -- A group of young Americans and Chinese people has completed an adventurous summer journey in central China's Hubei Province, immersing themselves in the ancient traditions and modernity of Chinese culture over an action-packed week. From June 6 to 12, over 40 participants from universities, enterprises and social organizations took part in a China-U.S. youth exchange program, aiming to bridge the gap between young people from both countries through shared experiences and cultural immersion. The journey kicked off amid the misty peaks of the Wudang Mountains, legendary for Taoism and the graceful art of Tai Chi. Laura Hulbert, a graduate student from Northeastern State University, couldn't resist capturing every moment with her camera. "It's breathtaking with the mountains in the background, and learning about the history and the culture of the temples and all the rituals that go into it," said Hulbert, who even found time to try her hand at Tai Chi in its birthplace. "It's good to try something new. There's a lot of practice, dedication and control that…

People visit an exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC), at the Hubei provincial museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, on April 30, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Xiao Yijiu) An exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) kicked off here on Tuesday. The official is believed to have diligently recorded documents on over 1,100 bamboo slips that formed one of China's earliest encyclopedias. The official, aged 45 to 50 upon his death, was owner of bamboo slips with over 40,000-characters preserved in his tomb. The bone remains and bamboo slips were all first unearthed in 1975 at a tomb site in Shuihudi, Yunmeng County of Hubei Province. People visit an exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC), at the Hubei provincial museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, on April 30, 2024. An exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) kicked off here on Tuesday. ( tasteallchina /Xiao…

Photo shows the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows several bridges above the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Wang Guoji) Wuhan, located in central China's Hubei Province, is known for its rivers and bridges. The bridges in Wuhan offer a unique and captivating sight for citizens and visitors. Wuhan has 11 magnificent bridges that span the Yangtze River, with the entire city boasting nearly 700 bridges of varying sizes. Photo shows the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows the beautiful scenery at Jianghanwan Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Local residents exercise near a bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows Gutian Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Wuhan is a city of bridges. ( Taste all China /Wang Guoji)

Holding two sacks and a shovel, traffic police officers Cao Chun and Wu Yulei helped more than 50 cars trapped on a bridge in Wuhan, Hubei province, survive a sweeping blizzard on Saturday night. They pushed cars for over three hours in the freezing weather, sometimes choking on the exhaust fumes or falling down on the slippery road, but thanks to their efforts, the traffic returned to normal on the bridge by early Sunday morning. Like Cao and Wu, all traffic police officers in Wuhan have been on duty amid freezing rain and snow. More than 900 patrolling units and 54 police stations have helped maintain traffic movement on major roads and bridges, train services at railway stations and flights at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, as part of the city government's comprehensive measures to ensure people's safety amid the holiday travel rush. Freezing rain and snow have battered the city, as well as China's vast central and eastern regions, including Henan, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces, since Thursday. The harsh weather is expected to last for days, according to the National Meteorological Center, which on Sunday issued another orange alert for blizzard. Orange is the second-highest level of alert in the…

This photo shows the awarding ceremony of the 36th Hundred Flowers Awards, which was held in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 30, 2022. (Photo by Cheng Min/ tasteallchina ) BEIJING, July 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- Chinese epic mythological blockbuster "Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms," along with four other films, were nominated for best film in the 37th Hundred Flowers Awards, one of China's most prestigious film awards. Other nominated titles include animated film "Chang An," the historical war film "The Volunteers: To the War," and the two dramas "Home Coming" and "Article 20." Five individuals received nominations for best director, including famed Chinese director Zhang Yimou and Jia Ling, China's top-grossing female director who presented popular pictures such as "Hi, Mom" and "YOLO." The Hundred Flowers Awards was inaugurated in 1962 by the China Film Association and the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. It is regarded as one of China's top film awards, along with the Golden Rooster Awards and Huabiao Film Awards. The events for this year's Hundred Flowers Awards will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Aug. 2 to 4.

This summer, Hubei Province beckons travelers from across China with a special cultural treat: the "Recite Poetry, Explore Jingchu" initiative. Nineteen scenic spots across the province have united to offer visitors the chance to exchange their knowledge for free entry into some of Hubei's most iconic attractions. Wuhan Mulantianchi Scenic Area (5A) Visitors who recite the entire poem "The Ballad of Mulan (木兰辞)" at the Mulantianchi Visitor Center will receive free admission (original price: 70 yuan/person). Activity Period: From now until August 31 Inquiry Phone: 027-61518926 Xiangyang Gulongzhong Scenic Area (5A) At the Yueying Flower Field Visitor Center, visitors who recite the entire "Dialogue at Longzhong (隆中对)" poem can enjoy free admission (original price: 67 yuan/person, excluding shuttle fees). Activity Period: From now until August 31 Inquiry Phone: 0710-3775067 Lumen Mountain Scenic Area (3A) Recite either "Failing to Hunt in Lumen (游鹿门不果)" or "Remembering the Past on Lumen Mountain (登鹿门山怀古)" to enjoy free admission (original price: 50 yuan/person). Activity Period: From now until August 31 Inquiry Phone: 0710-2976888 Yichang Qu Yuan's Hometown Cultural Tourism Area (5A) Recite the first 20 sentences of Qu Yuan's "Li Sao (离骚)" or the first 20 sentences of "Questions to Heaven (天问)" to enjoy free…