Culture

Cultural events raise festive mood in Datong

February 6, 2024

As the traditional Spring Festival approaches, Datong will organize 171 cultural activities under six major themes, showcasing the city's charm and culture.
Technology brings priceless relics to the public

July 26, 2023

Shanxi has made continuous innovations to promote the utilization of its cultural relics.
Luoluo Tune

November 15, 2021

Luoluo Tune, which features beautiful vocals and conjures up a vivid atmosphere of life, is a kind of opera that has been popular for centuries among people living in Datong.
Jia Bao ancient tomb

August 30, 2021

Archaeologists in Datong city recently unearthed two wooden warrior figurines and one wooden guardian beast statue at a group of tombs from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534).
Yungang silk dolls

August 6, 2021

The Yungang silk dolls from the Yungang district of Datong city are cherished household possessions of the locals.
Beilu Bangzi

May 7, 2021

Beilu Bangzi is regarded as among the most influential local opera styles in North China.
Folk Paper-cut

August 28, 2020

Datong city enjoy a long history of folk paper-cutting, which can be traced back to the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911).
Shua Hai'er

August 28, 2020

Shua Hai'er, also known as Ke Ke tune, is a popular opera in Datong. Its most prominent feature is singing through the lower part of the throat.

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