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‘Premier music venue of the Far East’ once oozed glamor, notoriety

SHANGHAI in the 1930s and 40s: The jazz age grooved, Art Deco flourished, and the nightlife scene pulsed in the resplendent halls of the Paramount, revered as the “premier music venue of the Far East.” The ...

July 27, 2024, Saturday

Four distinct plays make up ‘Wuzhen Midsummer Night’

CURTAINS will rise on the special season performance of “Wuzhen Midsummer Night” from July 27 to August 18. The joint project by Huang Lei, Stan Lai and Meng Jinghui, who were also the founders of Wuzhen ...

July 20, 2024, Saturday

Fosun Foundation is an artwork in itselfWang Jie

FOSUN Foundation (Shanghai) is a non-profit organization launched in 2016. It was supported by the Fosun Group and the Fosun Foundation. The Fosun Foundation was established in November 2012 as the main ...

July 20, 2024, Saturday

Family mansion turned children’s palace records city’s rich history

THE China Welfare Institute Children’s Palace in downtown Jing’an District stands as a testament to the city’s rich history and commitment to nurturing its youth. The iconic institution, originally known ...

July 20, 2024, Saturday

Acupuncture is a jab well done in treatment, health protection

IN 1971, celebrated American journalist James Reston (1909-1995) wrote an article for The New York Times recounting his experience undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis while he was traveling ...

July 13, 2024, Saturday

A famous family of political connections, a famous garden preserved for posterity

AT the dawn of the 20th century, when municipal amenities in Shanghai were undergoing modernization, a land rush overran traditional farm areas, turning many into stately garden villas. Some of these ...

July 13, 2024, Saturday

Walk 100 steps after you finish a meal and you may live to be a centenarian

ALMOST all Chinese know the saying fanhou baibuzou, huodao jiushijiu (饭后百步走，活到九十九), which means that if you walk 100 steps after each meal, you will live to 99. This is a traditional belief that a slow ...

July 6, 2024, Saturday

Initially a tribute to Sino-Soviet ties, exhibition center retains prominence

SHANGHAI Exhibition Center, once the city’s tallest structure and symbol of Sino-Soviet friendship, marked a significant shift in Shanghai’s architectural and cultural landscape. The center, formerly ...

July 6, 2024, Saturday

Advice about the organ of taste: Don’t hold your tongue, inspect it

The “Book of Proverbs” in the Bible says: “Life and death are in the power of the tongue” — a reference to how the spoken word can do good or evil. In traditional Chinese medicine, however, the tongue ...

June 29, 2024, Saturday

Guard rails and fencing invoke Shanghai’s artistic and cultural character

IN Shanghai, even the simplest structures tell a story. Just take a look at guard rails and unique fencing around the city. Whether lining the historic Bund or encircling ancient villas, these structures ...

June 22, 2024, Saturday



 

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