China and Argentina: It takes two to tango

A tango dance party held at Hou Fang's studio [SHINE]
A tango dance party held at Hou Fang’s studio [SHINE]
SHINE | 22-May-2022 | By Li Qi

Think tango and Argentina automatically comes to mind. Or perhaps Uruguay, Havana or even Paris. But China? No wonder then former Argentine cultural attaché Juan Manuel Cortelletti stopped in his tracks in Beijing’s Ritan Park several years ago when he came across a group of older women doing a Chinese-style line dance called guangchangwu. Continue reading “China and Argentina: It takes two to tango”

Animation film ‘Me and My Winter Games’ released nationwide

Me and My Winter Games begins national screening on Saturday [SHINE]
Me and My Winter Games begins national screening on Saturday [SHINE]
SHINE | 21-May-2022 | By Xu Wei

Animated film “Me and My Winter Games” premiered in Shanghai on Friday and begins its national screening on Saturday. The film features classic animated images created by Shanghai Animated Film Studio, including the Monkey King, Big-eared Tutu, Detective Mr Black and Calabash Brothers, to celebrate the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, together with mascots Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon. Continue reading “Animation film ‘Me and My Winter Games’ released nationwide”