A cultural exchange event between China and Central Asia is held in Horgos, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, from Nov 28 to 30. FANG AIQING/CHINA DAILY A young Kazakh choir captivated the audience ...

Calligraphy, once considered the highest form of writing, faces new questions in an age of screens and sensors. Is this ancient art still tethered to brush and ink? The resounding response: not at all ...

Learn how to engrave wood with burning to create a wood-burned cutting board that’ll make a striking and memorable keepsake. Wood-burned cutting boards make original, functional, and beautiful gifts.

VIJAYAPURA: When veteran artist Dr Subbayya Neela was invited to join a campaign to spread communal harmony through the ancient but fading art of Islamic calligraphy, he could not hide his delight.

Karolina Pawlik received research funding from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University for her project "Soft Brush, Creativity and Cross-Cultural Communication" (2023-2025). Many of us would struggle to ...

Mumbai: A few years ago, Hajra Aijaz Farahi faced a personal crisis. Negative thoughts weighed her down, and bouts of nervousness began affecting her productivity. Then, a computer teacher and her ...

In the heart of two ancient civilizations — one sprawling across East Asia, the other rooted in the Middle East — there exists a sacred tradition of writing that transcends mere communication. For the ...

From traditional scripts to modern styles, this art form offers a creative outlet and a chance to connect with history – here are tips from Hong Kong artists Samantha Cheung, Kalo Chu and Kaye Shu ...

Editor's note: Chinese calligraphy is the artistic practice of writing Chinese characters using a brush and ink. Celebrated for its aesthetic beauty and cultural depth, Chinese calligraphy is not ...

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