How should we characterize the cultural ecosystem within which rich intangible cultural heritage (ICH) has been handed down for centuries? 𝙇𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙙 𝙌𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 (液态黔东南) is a particle‑based digital artwork that encapsulates the landscapes and communities nurturing this distinctive local culture. During field research across Qiandongnan, in southeastern Guizhou Province, the 𝙍𝙚‑𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 program connected with local heritage bearers of time‑honoured crafts and witnessed the vitality of these traditions thriving within modern‑day life. Bridging art, science, and intangible cultural heritage, Liquid Qiandongan is brought to you by the ICH Laboratory of Peking University. It stands as an intersection of humanities and science, and a platform where tradition engages with innovation. The work makes its debut at the exhibition 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙂𝙪𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙚 (绵绵瓜瓞): 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 — 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚, hosted in Macao, China. Exhibition Dates: September 7‑24, 2026 Venue: Art Museum, Macau University of Science and Technology

1,200+ Languages. One Vision for AI Inclusion. 🤝 How do we bridge the gap between global technology and local culture? We are thrilled to share highlights from our recent developer session, co-hosted by Tongyi Lab x YiXi, featuring insights from our partners at AI Singapore. In this video, Jian Gang Ngui from AI Singapore dives into the critical mission of building AI that truly understands the linguistic and cultural nuances of Southeast Asia—a region home to 700+ million people speaking over 1,200 languages. By leveraging Qwen, Gemma, and other state-of-the-art open-source foundation models, AISG is working hand-in-hand with native communities to integrate local languages and cultural contexts to build LLMs that are truly accessible and relevant to everyone. Proud to support AISG in this journey!

Three influencers from Ukraine, South Korea and Türkiye visited Yangxi County, Yangjiang, Guangdong, on August 27 and August 28 to explore its villages, oyster farms, wetlands and cultural attractions. From fresh Yangjiang oysters to peaceful villages and charming homestays, the tour offered the creators a closer look at Yangxi's coastal lifestyle and local culture. See what impressed them most!

🐉 Dragon Boat Festival & Zongzi: More Than Just a Rice Dumpling Today is the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival), one of China’s oldest traditional holidays, celebrated for over 2,000 years in memory of the poet Qu Yuan. The festival is famous for exciting dragon boat races, colorful traditions, and of course—Zongzi (粽子). 🥟 What is Zongzi? Zongzi is a traditional Chinese rice dumpling made from glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves and tied with string before being steamed or boiled. Fillings vary by region, including red bean paste, dates, pork belly, salted egg yolk, mushrooms, and more. 📸 As shown in these images, Zongzi comes in many shapes and wrapping styles across China—from the classic triangle zongzi and pyramid zongzi to square, pillow-shaped, bamboo-tube, and even butterfly-inspired designs. Each shape reflects local culture, craftsmanship, and culinary traditions. 🌿 A simple leaf, some rice, and centuries of history—Zongzi is not just food, but a delicious symbol of family, heritage, and celebration. #DragonBoatFestival# #DuanwuFestival# #Zongzi# #ChineseCulture# #TraditionalFood# #FoodCulture# #China# #RiceDumpling# #Festival# #CulturalHeritage# #AsianFood# #FoodHistory#