Category Art

Chinese art is visual art that originated in or is practiced in Greater China, or by Chinese artists. The painting, calligraphy, architecture, pottery, sculpture, bronzes, jade carving, and other fine or decorative art forms produced in ancient China.

10 Must-Know Traditional Handicrafts from China

In the heart of China, artisans transform everyday materials into functional art through time-honored methods. These practices, like Pottery, involve molding earth into forms that serve daily needs while carrying ancestral wisdom. Each item bears the maker’s unique imprint, connecting…

Unpacking the Enduring Power of Teahouse by Lao She

Why does a play about a fading teahouse still resonate deeply with modern audiences? Teahouse (茶馆), written by Lao She (老舍) in 1957, remains a cornerstone of Chinese theater, captivating viewers nearly seventy years later. Set entirely within the walls…

Rickshaw Boy Premieres at Quanzhou Theatre Oct 18, 2025

In the heart of Beiping (北平) during the 1920s, a rickshaw puller’s dream unfolds on stage, capturing the essence of human resilience. The theatrical adaptation of Rickshaw Boy (骆驼祥子), based on Lao She’s (老舍) classic novel, brings to life the…

Cao Yu’s Thunderstorm Hits Zunyi on Oct 20th

What dark family secrets will a single stormy night reveal in 1925 China? Thunderstorm (雷雨), the monumental work by Cao Yu (曹禺), often called China’s Shakespeare, arrives in Zunyi (遵义) through the enduring efforts of the Guizhou Provincial Theater Troupe.…