Culture and Innovation

10/04/2024 21:56

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan

Millions of Muslims worldwide are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

02/04/2024 17:20

Thailand's parliament approves same-sex marriage bill

Thailand's House of Representatives passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples.

27/03/2024 10:40

The renaissance of Turkish cuisine

Today, it is not only a French or Italian chef who can be popular, exciting and good, but also a Turkish one, says Aslan Bilal, owner of Türkiz, a Turkish restaurant in downtown Budapest, Hungary.

27/03/2024 10:22

The UNESCO of the Turkic World

Since its establishment, TURKSOY has been carrying out activities to strengthen the ties of brotherhood and solidarity among Turkic peoples, transmit the common Turkic culture to future generations and introduce it to the world.

18/03/2024 23:07

China defends men's 5,000m relay title at short track speed skating worlds

Chinese skaters finished the Rotterdam World Championships in style on Sunday as the men's team defended the 5,000m relay title to clinch China's fourth gold at the tournament.

10/03/2024 20:31

Ramadan begins

At sunset on 10 March, the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar (Ramadan) begins, marking the start of the fasting period for Muslims. The first day of fasting is Monday 11 March, but this may be delayed until 12 March depending on the sighting of the new moon in some countries.

08/03/2024 21:35

Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

Akira Toriyama, the influential creator of the “Dragon Ball” manga and anime franchise, has died at age 68, it was announced on Friday, Japan Times reports.

29/02/2024 23:58

Beijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Council has selected Beijing, China, to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships.

19/02/2024 21:15

Hesuipian: New year - new movies

In mainland China, the practice of making New Year films, or hesuipian, which is still popular today, has been developing since the second half of the 1990s. The term refers mainly to the timing of the release of films rather than their content, and can therefore be seen as a marketing strategy.

19/02/2024 17:59

Baku’s Old City included in UNESCO World Heritage Calendar 2024

The Old City of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Calendar 2024.

17/02/2024 06:00

Türkiye's tourism hotspots welcome Chinese tourists during Spring Festival

Türkiye's tourist hotspots attract many Chinese tourists during the week-long Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.

10/02/2024 06:00

Football Association of Thailand elects first woman president

Nualphan "Madam Pang" Lamsam was elected as the 18th President of the Football Association of Thailand, making her the first woman to hold this position.

04/02/2024 12:04

Asian Cup semi-finals are coming

Qatar, Iran, Jordan and South Korea have qualified for the final four of the Asian Cup. The semi-finals will be played in Qatar on Tuesday and Wednesday.

24/01/2024 12:21

From Cat Country to the End of the Universe

Chinese science fiction emerged as a popular science-promoting genre over a century ago, and forty years ago, it became a beloved genre of a subculture. A decade ago, however, it broke through the previous limitations and now enjoys international recognition.

11/01/2024 13:22

Spectacular Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin

The International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off Friday evening in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, adding steam to the country's burgeoning ice-and-snow economy, Xinhua reports.

05/01/2024 19:18

Zhu & Co

A Chinese couple set off for Europe to try their luck, and for a long time it seemed they had found their way in trade. But after a while, business didn't go as well as it had before and they closed down. Then their son came to the rescue and, with his friend, dreamed up a small bistro with just a few items on the menu. As proof of the success of the idea, Michelin-starred chefs are now happy to sit in the downtown restaurant.