Tag: Culture
Literary Writers: Forging a Nation Through Words
This year, I revisited Beijing and was struck by how much the city had changed over the years. Gone were the scenes of men smoking on street corners and the tides of cyclists that...
Chinese Family History: Trains, Exile, and Railway Journeys
I have always had a fondness for trains since I was a child. Beijing Railway Station, a Soviet-style landmark constructed in 1959, was a prominent sight near my apartment. The station was visible from...
2024 Art Cologne: Dates, Exhibitors, and Highlights
The evening before the 57th Art Cologne was overshadowed by the shock of the outcome of the American presidential election that had just impacted the world. This overshadowed various openings of Rhineland gallery exhibitions...
Portraits and Films at the Phnom Penh Photo Festival: Exploring Identities and Histories
Chiron Duong is showcasing portraits of Vietnamese youth, while film screenings such as "The Rubber Tappers" and "Sing Your Song Boy" reveal rich cultural narratives.Chiron Duong has taken a systematic and organized approach to...
Exploring ‘Nikah’: ChinaFile Film Screening and Discussion
ChinaFile recently organized a special screening of the film Nikah, which takes place in China's Uyghur region in 2017. The story revolves around Dilber, a young woman facing a crucial moment in her life...
Age vs. Youth in TV Programming: Nov 5th – 6:00 PM – Phoenix
Generation Z and Baby Boomers: Bridging the GapIn a society where generational differences seem to be widening, the divide between Generation Z and Baby Boomers is becoming increasingly apparent. The older generation, often referred...
Breaking Down China’s Iconoclast: Understanding the Cultural Revolution
The biography "I Have No Enemies: The Life and Legacy of Liu Xiaobo" by Perry Link and Wu Dazhi sheds light on the life of Liu Xiaobo, a prominent dissident in China's history. Liu's...