Themed “The Maritime Porcelain Road", a porcelain tea ware set made debut at Changsha Tongguan Kiln on May 15, 2017. These porcelains were designed based on Tongguan Kiln relics of Tang Dynasty (618–907), found at a shipwrecked dhow (an ocean-going vessel) in Belitung Island in the western Java Sea in 1998. The tea set, composed of 36 pieces, took Changsha Fuyao Ceramics Art Co., Ltd. 6 months to complete. The design of the set has integrated with traditional techniques of celadon underglaze and utilized bird patterns, vividly recreating the ceramics culture of Tang Dynasty. Translator: Xiao Juan

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On May 11st, in Huanglong hole, folk customs drama “Misty Rain in Zhangjiajie” first showed excellent performance during the day. Nearly five hundred Chinese and foreign tourists came to watch the performance. According to understand, this is the first time for Huanglong cave to launch “Enjoying misty rain in the day, travelling in huanglong hole at night tourism products”. Misty rain in Zhangjiajie started 24-hour rolling performance mode during the day.Misty rain in Zhangjiajie begins at eight o ‘clock in the morning, rolling five performances during the day. The reception capacity will be more than 6,000 people. “Enjoying misty rain in the day, travelling in huanglong hole at night” tourism product is the latest Huanglong cave tourism product. On May 10th, it was launched. This product is designed to help visitors to stagger travel peak, improve the service quality of scenic spot and improve their travel experience.With the launching of “Enjoying misty rain in the day, travelling in huanglong hole at night” tourism product, it will greatly increase the cost of the scenic area management, greatly extend the employee’s work time and the intensity of labor, but as long as can improve the guest’s travel experience, they will always stick to it, improve operation procedures and management system, and strive to provide the most perfect service for Chinese and foreign tourists.Translated by Sophia

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The exhibition is divided into two parts: exhibits in ancient times and modern times. More than 1,250 unearthed objects and 2,400 file photos are on display in four exhibition halls. Over 80 exhibiting techniques such as site reproduction, sculpture, multimedia, animation video, virtual reality device, DIY experience device, and electronic technology were adopted. The exhibition focuses on Changsha’s major historical events, prominent historical figures, and urban evolution. Those classic relics excavated in Changsha or collected over the previous years are fully displayed. Via the exhibition, visitors will know more about Changsha’s past and present. Visitors can get a free ticket by showing valid certificates.The photo above taken on May 18, 2017 shows citizens are viewing and taking photos in front of a large elephant-patterned bronze cymbal. On the International Museum Day (May 18) the Changsha historical and cultural exhibition opening ceremony was held at Changsha Museum.Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

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The Hunan Provincial Government Press Conference on May 16 announced that “Chinese Culture Tour in Hunan” will be held in Changsha and Yueyang during May 20 and May 25, 2017. It is co-organized by the Counsellors’ Office of the State Council, the China Central Institute for Culture and History, and the Hunan Provincial Government.It says that a series of cultural activities will be held, including cultural lectures, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and art performances for the culture tour.More than 150 top-level calligraphy and painting works will be exhibited in Changsha Museum. More than 70 well-known calligraphers and painters from central and local cultural institutes will exchange views and showcase their skills. Celebrated Pipa performer Wu Yuxia from China National Traditional Orchestra, Kunqu master Cai Zhengren from Shanghai Kun Opera Troupe, and famous singer Liu Yizhen from the PLA Art Troupe will perform together with local performers.The “Chinese Culture Tour”, a large cultural event initiated by the Counsellors’ Office of the State Council and the China Central Institute for Culture and History, is to fully display and promote Chinese outstanding traditional culture from all aspects. It has been staged in Guizhou, Yunnan, Chongqing, Gansu, Xinjiang, and Macao successively since its inception in 2013.Translator: Pang Yuehui

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Recently, the weather is fine, so there are more than one hundred strains of pigeon flowers in Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain scenic area. Its scientific name is dove tree. The pattern looks like the dove wings.Flower ornaments on the branches, and leaves are swaying, pure and fresh quietly. When the wind comes, ten million doves have perched on the branches. Many visitors for the first time see the strange flower strange, so they take photos in succession.Dove tree is a Cenozoic tertiary left precious plant. 10 million years ago in the quaternary glacial period, most parts of the dove tree died, only in some parts of southern China survived, which was known as the “Plant of giant panda”. More than 100 strains of dove trees in tianmen mountain is rare. By the middle of May, zhangjiajie tianmen mountain will go into full bloom.Translated by Sophia

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On May 12th, After a storm, it shows a calm sea of clouds in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan. From the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), boundless diffuse clouds stretch between mountains, just like waves rolling, a spectacular and beautiful scenery.Translated by Sophia

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The Colorful Hunan-China Acrobatics Show was held at Guro Art House in Seoul on May 11, 2017. The show was co-hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Hunan provincial government, and organized by the China Cultural Center in Seoul, Hunan Culture Department, and the Guro Cultural Consortium.More than 500 people watched the show, including the Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in South Korea Wang Luxin; Chinese Cultural Counselor to South Korea and Director of China Cultural Center in Seoul Shi Ruilin; and representatives of Chinese and South Korean cultural organizations, as well as Seoul residents.The show integrated straw hat dancing, shoulder ballet, aerial ring dancing, folk singing, and mimicry to illustrate the charm of Chinese variety art and Huxiang culture.After watching the show, a Mexican student exclaimed that she was deeply impressed by it. She noted that it was her first time to see Chinese acrobats perform.Many overseas Chinese came to the show. They enjoyed it and hoped more Chinese cultural activities would come to South Korea.The show is part of the “Chinese Nationalities Culture Season” organized by the China Cultural Center in Seoul. It is also one of the Hunan cultural cooperation programs in 2017.Translator: Xiao Juan

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Aerial photo taken on May 8, 2017 shows the scenery of the Tianmenshan scenic area in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Shao Ying)

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