Cantonese Opera Listed as World Cultural Heritage
Cantonese Opera (Yueju) was recently recognized as an intangible World Cultural Heritage, making it the first of such recognitions by UNESCO in Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Destinations
Xi Guan Residences, Miniatures of Traditional Cantonese Architecture
The commonly-seen Xi Guan style (old Guangzhou) residences in Guangzhou's Liwan District are miniatures of traditional Cantonese architecture.
Food & Drink
Local's Favorites — Wonton Noodles in The Ram City
As one of the most popular traditional dishes in Guangzhou, Wonton Noodles have become a symbol of Cantonese food culture.
People & Stories
Urban Culture: Graffiti and a Milk-tea Store
One Guagnzhou milk-tea store has found a rather unusual way to distinguish itself from its competitors. Its secret is in its young and urban decoration: graffiti.
Handicraft
Hand-Made Chopsticks, An Exquisite Family Tradition
"Making chopsticks is no easy job. Cutting the sticks alone requires 7 different procedures and 3 years to learn. Whilst mechanization seeks speed, handicraft seeks greater perfection and traditional connotations."
