Threads of eternity: The art of Chinese Knots No exploration of Chinese artistry would be complete without the intricate beauty of Chinese knots, and Meg Cui brought this ancient craft to life before ...

Last year, China recorded the lowest number of new marriages since 1980; only 6.10 million couples in China tied the knot in 2024, down 20.5 per cent from 2023, according to the ministry.

The United Nations recognized the upcoming centennial of Beijing's Palace Museum with a stamp launch and exhibition at its ...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is celebrating the three original branches of the military by releasing special 250th ...

With a circulation of 3,600 and a nominal value of 1 BGN (0.54 U.S. dollars), the stamp depicts a combination of an image of a snake and a red Chinese knot on a golden background. "Two months ago ...

In O’Keefe’s view, the rubber-stamp approval of conflicts was part of a broader pattern, with faculty and administrators saying the board was overstepping when it sought to provide what he ...

For instance, a cottage could be festooned with snowflakes and cut-outs of a Christmas tree during the holiday season or adorned with Chinese knots and couplets for Chinese New Year celebrations.

Every knot has its own meaning and purpose, making this art both beautiful and meaningful. Let's take a look at some key aspects of Chinese knotting techniques. To start with Chinese knotting ...

He alleged that the non-government representatives of the board have failed to object to the government treating them as ‘green rubber stamps’. On May 15, the State State Board for Wildlife ...