Xi'an holds Spring Festival folk art competition

Teams from 11 agriculture-related districts, counties, and development zones presented a magnificent folk culture extravaganza to audiences at the 2026 Xi'an Spring Festival Drum and Gong Competition on Feb 26.

​Premium performances boost festive consumption

Cultural event adds to Xi'an's Spring Festival atmosphere

​The Horses of Chang'an Spring Festival cultural exhibition blends intangible cultural heritage (ICH) with contemporary art, creating a festive atmosphere for residents in Qujiang New Area, Xi'an.

Xi'an: Heart of Chinese New Year

Happy Spring Festival! Feel the pulse of the Chinese New Year in Xi'an, where the spirit of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) lives on in every lantern and in every smile.

Xi'an art troupe showcases Chinese charm in Saudi Arabia

An intangible cultural heritage art troupe from the Shaanxi Academy of Ancient Music Culture in Xi'an city, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, in January.

​Upgraded classic show debuts in Xi'an

A 2026 upgraded version of the dance drama The Song of Everlasting Sorrow was staged at Huaqing Palace on Feb 1.

Xi'an launches cultural events to celebrate Spring Festival

Weiyang Palace, the eastern starting point of the ancient Silk Road, has launched a digital Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) palace experience and a Han culture exhibition.

Revival of a long-gone dress code

In the heart of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, Wu Junqiang, a 25-year-old artistic director at the Hanfu Research Institute of Xi'an Polytechnic University, is at the forefront of a cultural revival.