Culture & Literature

Linyi Flower Pancakes Blossom at Shandon’s International Photography Event

At the recently opened International Photography Season in Shandong Province focusing on “Opportunity China · Vitality Shandong”, the handmade flower pancakes, a local specialty handicraft from Linyi, caught the attention of many international photographers.  Crowds gathered at the display area of ​​the Linyi Flower Pancakes. Photographers stopped by and raised their cameras, marveling at the unique artform. As a traditional food in Yimeng Mountain area, flower pancakes give the fragrance of the flower ingredient while retaining the original deliciousness of flour pancakes. The ornamental beauty together with the taste is highly valued. On-site staff introduced the production process of flower…


International Photography Season Starts in Shandong Province with Linyi as a Focus

Recently, world-renowned photographers gathered in Jinan, presenting a colorful, vivid and truly fascinating Shandong with its natural beauty, the economic development and the urban lifestyle there captured by the professional lens. With this event, the international photography season began in Shandong Province under the theme of “Opportunity China · Vitality Shandong”. As one important part of this event, Linyi City also carried out a wonderful self-promotion. Zhang Xiaobin from Linyi’s Municipal Publicity Department came to the stage to tell the story of Linyi, and to send a spring invitation to the photography masters from around the world. Mr. Zhang introduced…


The 10th Plaza Dance Contest of Linyi Hedong District Held in Joy

The “Square Dance” has been a popular activity in China for years. With happy pace and beautiful movement, the lively dancing style is widely beloved. On November 5th, Linyi’s Hedong District kicked off the 10th Plaza Dance Contest.  The Tanghe Plaza in Tangtou Street became a hot venue for the more than 230 dancing participants in 14 teams.  It was a warm sunny day in early winter. With superb dancing skills, the dancers joyfully expressed their love of life and blessed their motherland in enthusiasm. The audience was enchanted by the charm and style of the dancers, and by the atmosphere,…


Peter Mahler Opened his Exhibition “Mahler Malt Malher” in Vienna

On 17th of October 2024, Peter Mahler opened his exhibition “Mahler Malt Mahler” in Grand Hotel in the heart of Vienna. Some meters away stands the Vienna State Opera House (Wiener Staatsoper), where the cousin of his grandfather Gustav Mahler led the classic music world to its new era.   (Photo: Karla Mahler) Born in New York, however, Peter Mahler knew nothing of this until he travelled to Europe as a young man. Neither his father nor his Jewish grandparents, who had to flee from Waldviertel in Lower Austria in 1938, wanted to be reminded of their Austrian past in the new…


The 28th “Runhua Award” Fashion Design Competition Successfully Held at Jiangxi Fashion Institute

On November 2, Nishang Palace saw the magnificent final show of the “Runhua Award” Belt and Road College Student Fashion Design and Skills Competition, and the awards ceremony of the 2024 Jiangxi Fashion Institute’s International Fashion Art Festival. The week-long fashion feast came to a celebrative end. The “Runhua Award” competition has been a series of events aiming to “integrate the past and the present, and to connect the East and the West”. There are high-end forums for the exchange of ideas, visual spectacles of art performances, and trend previews of new product launches. Dazzling feast and spirit-enlightening art revitalize…


Linyi Hedong: A Hotspot for Cultural Tourism during the Chinese National Day Vacation

The National Day Vacation in China is a so-called Golden Week in October for the Chinese. The scenic spots and performance venues in Hedong District of Linyi City were crowded with happy tourists, enjoying the tailored celebrating activities. Langya Ancient Town, Guantang Hot Spring, and Longyuan Garden were all very lively and attractive, having tourists from all over the world. Driving north along the east bank of the river, visitors enjoyed the sights and sounds on the way. The Langya Ancient Town Scenic Area saw the endless crowds ​​enchanted by the various theme activities like iron flower making, also fire pots,…


Reading with Wolfgang Kubin in the Café Museum, Vienna

On Friday, August 9, 2024, Bacopa Verlag organised a special literary event at Café Museum in Vienna. The renowned sinologist and author, Prof. Wolfgang Kubin, read from his latest works and had a conversation with the participants of the event. About the author: Wolfgang Kubin, a globally recognized expert in Chinese literature and culture, has made a name for himself with his translations and own literary works. His autobiography “Des Heiligen Urschrei. Mein Leben im Abriss. Band 4 ” illuminates the Bonn years from 1985 to 2010 and offers a relentless insight into his life and work. He also introduced…


Forum Alpbach 2024 Planned to Start on 17 August

The European Forum Alpbach engages key actors of various fields and generations to take part in fruitful discussions. Together, they experience the power of open dialogue and a common purpose. By driving ideas and sparking action for a strong and democratic Europe, the EFA24 is bound to become a transformational event in building strong and sustainable relationships, connecting in field of expertise, expanding professional horizon, gaining visibility for cause and sharing a table with like-minded individuals and people with different opinions. At the intersection of Finance and Economy track with all other EFA tracks (Climate, Security, Democracy and the Rule…


UNPA Issuing Postage Stamps and Souvenir Sheets Featuring Lunar Missions

To commemorate International Moon Day the United Nations Postal Administration, UNPA, is issuing six postage stamps and three souvenir sheets featuring various pictures from lunar missions. The UN General Assembly declared International Moon Day to be observed annually on 20 July in its resolution on “International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space”. The day was chosen to honor the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon, as part of the Apollo 11 mission, and to raise awareness about the commitment to sustainable lunar exploration on the part of national and international space programmes worldwide. The…


The biggest mural in VIC Calling for Sustainable Development Goals

The biggest mural in Vienna is being inaugurated at a special ceremony at the Vienna International Centre with representatives of the Host Country, City of Vienna, 22nd municipal district, the United Nations and the Calle Libre Street Art Festival as well as the artist himself. A tactile information board courtesy of Zero Project and partners will also be unveiled which will make the artwork accessible for people with disabilities. Over the last three weeks one of the towers of the UN building has been transformed into a work of art by the Australian artist Fintan Magee. The street art is…