Culture

Secrets of the zodiac unearthed in village

An archaeological discovery in Taosi village in Xiangfen county, Shanxi province, proved that the system of the zodiac was in place some 4,000 years ago.
Famous general's life rings out in symphony

A concert about famous Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) general Guan Yu was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Dec 15, portraying the events and key moments in his life in symphony.
Shanxi items added to national intangible cultural heritage list

Shanxi had 14 items included in the fifth batch of national intangible cultural heritage examples.
Province home to a treasure trove of architecture

Shanxi is a perfect region to tour and study ancient Chinese architecture because it is home to the largest number of preserved ancient structures in the country.
New archaeological body to track Shanxi's history

The Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology recently established an important archaeological center in Quwo county.
Ancient noble tombs discovered in southern Shanxi

Ancient tombs discovered in the Beibai'e Cemetery site in Shanxi province belonged to senior nobles of the Zhou Dynasty.
Adopt a heritage building and help save a culture

Businesspeople are increasingly footing the bill to restore, maintain dilapidated historic structures in Shanxi province.

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