Celebrating the Chinese New Year on Stilts
A traditional folk performance popular at temple fairs to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Dragon Dance, Dragon Year
Dragon dance takes center stage for the upcoming Chinese Year of the Dragon.
Love of Djembe Drums
An ancient African musical instrument heats up in Beijing.
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