Let your fingers do the talking ( 08-12-02 )

In Peking Opera, finger movements express different emotions and characters. For actresses, this is called "orchid fingers", because it looks like flowers.

60% support making Peking Opera compulsory in schools ( 08-03-18 )

Over 60 percent of respondents to an online survey have voiced support for making Peking Opera, a unique national cultural treasure, compulsory in China's primary and middle schools.

Day for haircuts ( 08-03-12 )

According to Chinese traditions and customs, people would have haircuts for good luck and an auspicious start of the year.

Pupils to Learn Peking Opera in Schools ( 08-02-22 )

The Ministry of Education will add Peking Opera as part of music courses for students in middle and primary schools in 10 provinces this year to give students a hands-on experience in traditional Chinese arts.

Peking Opera course for children stirs debate ( 08-02-22 )

China's latest effort to promote traditional culture among its younger generation has raised controversy in a nation where diverse opinions and options are gaining a grudging respect.

Chinese Lantern Festival Coming ( 08-02-21 )

Netizens Support Legal Holiday Status For Lantern Festival ( 08-02-21 )

Grand religious ceremony in Lhasa ( 08-02-19 )

Much for readers to digest ( 08-02-15 )

Eat, drink and make merry ( 08-02-14 )

Going crackers ( 08-02-04 )

Museum of mah-jong to open in Chengdu ( 08-02-02 )

A glimpse into Spring Festival Gala 2008 ( 08-01-31 )

Lucky money comes ( 08-01-30 )

Second Confucius Institute founded in Italy ( 07-12-21 )

Eat dumplings to protect ears ( 07-12-20 )

Chinese "Romeo and Juliet" on stage ( 07-12-17 )

China makes 3 traditional festivals holidays ( 07-12-17 )

China's National Peking Opera Company Debuts ( 07-11-29 )

Jet Li breaks record with $13 mln paycheck ( 07-11-26 )