Artist couple revives ancient techniques
2011-03-02 07:50:14
Centuries ago, Chinese people were using gourds as ladles, splitting them lengthwise into two parts and taking out the core. But about 400 years ago, they thought of another use and began decorating them by burning them with heated tools.
Take a look at these hands
2011-03-01 07:31:17
In Beijing, a small but loyal and devoted following for reiki has popped up, and like any other small community, everyone seems to know each other. The group meets at least once a month for reiki Share, an evening of communal reiki and refreshments. Six to 12 reiki practitioners of various levels of attainment gather together to practice reiki on one another and discuss the ways that reiki has affected their lives. The energy and atmosphere is both friendly and meditative as participants take turns healing and being healed.
Devoted guardian of history
2011-02-28 07:46:19
In a rapidly modernizing society where culture and tradition are frequently surrendered to development needs, Zhang Wei, founder of the non-profit cultural website, oldbeijing.net, says "only the poor love culture".
Riding the noisy wheels of progress
2011-02-23 07:47:31
Shichahai is among the city's best-preserved historical sites. Over the past decade, the community and the people living in it have witnessed magnificent changes in the area: some good, some not so good.
Food and film project ready to tease senses
2011-02-22 07:56:22
Taking a potential sweetheart to dinner and a movie has been the go-to date for men since the dawn of restaurants and moving pictures.
Museum casts new light on film scene
2011-02-22 07:56:22
Next week, China will see its documentary The Warriors of Qiugang compete in the 83rd Academy Awards, indicating a growing presence in the global movie scene.
Riddler strives to revive art
2011-02-17 08:20:24
It is a common trend that most festivals worldwide adapt to the times and they sometimes become thinner. While the opportunities for fun remain or even enhance, the associated history is often sacrificed.
Collective album helps earthquake kids in need
2011-02-14 07:49:09
Initiated by a newspaper and produced by local hipster Now Now, the newly-released album Tears for Children calls itself a "charity course".
Drum and bass brings quick beats to Beijing
2011-02-14 07:49:09
From its roots in the UK rave scene and Jamaican dancehall music, drum and bass has grown to become one of the most widely recognized dance music genres worldwide. For the past five years, one man has been on a mission to bring it to China.
A chorus of debate about new age
2011-02-09 08:18:07
Tales of poverty-stricken musicians rebelling against consumerism coupled with accusations of a scene haunted with a lack of creativity make Beijing rock nothing if not controversial.
Lounge lizards in the city
2011-01-27 07:41:17
Covers of Brown Eyed Girl are, admittedly, not for everyone. Fret not, Beijing's lounge and bar scene is teeming with top shelf jazz and soul crooners backed by heady, talented bands.