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Galapagos islands look to preserve beauty

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 06:45 PM PST

The Galapagos islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The group of islands was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1978. Yet perhaps many first associate the word "Galapagos" with famed scientist Charles Darwin, who developed the theories of natural selection.

London Art Fair returns for 25th year

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 06:45 PM PST

A city know for its hustle and bustle is also getting in the art mood as well. The London Art Fair, the UK?s premier event for Modern British and contemporary art, has announced its largest event for its 25th edition.

Ethnic art flares in Guangxi

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 06:45 PM PST

Contemporary art is a common site, but our next piece tells of art work that is both rare, and mysterious. The people in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are enjoying a feast for the eyes after the opening of the biggest art gallery in this ethnic region.

Chinese orchestra dazzles Vienna

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 06:45 PM PST

Ballets wouldn?t be complete without some classical music. Chinese rhythms have resounded once again in the golden concert hall of Vienna. For the first time, artists from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao gathered together for a Chinese New Year Concert to wow audiences half away across the globe.

Senior citizens tiptoe to NCPA

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 06:45 PM PST

The elegant moves of ballet are not just for young artists anymore. Here in the capital, a group of senior citizens have teamed up to practice ballet for over 3 years.

Red Lantern raised on Chinese ballet

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 06:45 PM PST

An amazing ballet show telling a traditional Chinese story is challenging what ballet should look like. "Raise the Red Lantern" is based on the film of the same name directed by renowned director Zhang Yimou.

Laba Festival steeped in history

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 05:32 AM PST

The Laba Festival is often regarded as a prelude to the Spring Festival, the most important holiday in China. Chinese people began celebrating the Laba festival more than a thousand years ago.

Free Laba porridge delights temple crowds

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 05:24 AM PST

Laba Festival falls on the 8th day of the twelfth lunar month on Chinese calendar. Families around the country will boil porridge to celebrate the Laba holiday, and many will wait in line to get free bowls of porridge at many temples, due to the religious origin of the festival.

Zulu dance in S. Africa: Proud of Zulu culture

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 03:33 AM PST

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