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Beijing embroidery: an imperial needle art

November 27 Weiwei Guan, Luyang Wang

Beijing Embroidery, also known as Imperial Embroidery, was used only on imperial robes during the Ming and Qing dynasties. With more than 1,000 years of history, Beijing Embroidery is known as one of the eight exquisite handicrafts of Beijing.

November 27 Weiwei Guan, Luyang Wang

Shadow puppets: an ancient art that dances in the hands

October 16 Weiwei Guan, Luyang Wang

“Making a puppet come alive is what makes a true puppeteer,” said Lu Baogang, director of the Beijing Shadow Show Troupe.

October 16 Weiwei Guan, Luyang Wang

Rabbit God: Mid-Autumn Toy in Beijing

September 30 Cao Mingjin

Tu'er Ye, or the Rabbit God, is a symbol of old Beijing. Figurines depicting the Rabbit God are usually sold during the Mid-autumn Festival in Beijing. The figurines are said to bring good luck, good health, and safety. We have invited a fifth generation clay Rabbit God sculptor to tell us more about the history and story of the Rabbit God.

September 30 Cao Mingjin

Stay young and optimistic: A story of the Capital Museum’s Youth Guides

August 10 Wang Zhe, Zhang Xun

In the Capital Museum in Beijing, there is a special team called the "Youth" Guide Team. It is made up of 18 retirees with an average age of 57.

August 10 Wang Zhe, Zhang Xun

Things to do in Beijing at Christmas time

December 18 Xinzhu Xiao

Christmas is in the air. We know Christmas is similar to Chinese lunar New Year’s Eve. This western religious festival is fast gaining popularity in China, especially in big cities like Beijing. Here are some places we recommend to celebrate around the city.

December 18 Xinzhu Xiao

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