If you had been at Daming Lake, a major scenic spot in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, on April 2, then you may have come across an unusual sight - several people dressed in Han ...
TRADITIONAL archery, as old as the bow and arrow itself, continues to thrive globally due to its simplicity and low cost. Numerous traditional archery groups organise monthly and yearly tournaments in ...
2. They couldn't see any future in it./The country was poor, incomes were low, and there was no call for the profession.
An archery student shoots at a target on the archery range at the Nishan Academy in Shandong Province. Photo: Li Jingjing/GT A student learns to play guqin, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, ...
To say that Hong Kong's traditional crafts and pastimes are destined for extinction would be melodramatic, and false. But there are many elements of local culture—from sport to music to traditional ...
In the modern age of archery, amid intricate ligh weight compound bows, carbon arrows, and a plethora of gadgets, there is a small but dedicated group of archers who cling to the traditional way.