Art Nova 100 has returned to its regular venues near Beijing’s Wangfujing commercial area, offering a more diverse program this year. It’s 【小题1】, annual celebration launched 13 years ago to promote and support artists. Exhibitions are 【小题2】 (current) taking place at the Guardian ArtCenter and Longfu Plaza in Dongcheng district, as. well as at the Rong Art space in Haidian district. They showcase recent works of   【小题3】 (emerge) artists and foster connections within the historic city center and   【小题4】 (it) surrounding university neighborhoods.

Each year, the exhibitions serve as a platform, spotlighting the 【小题5】 (innovate) creations of young artists. And they also provide opportunities   【小题6】 potential collectors and sponsors to engage with and support these rapidly growing talents.

A new 【小题7】 (add) to this year’s program is a creative section, which links shops located in the hutong alleyways run by artists, designers, and other individuals. The aim of this is   【小题8】 (enhance) attendees’ experiences by demonstrating 【小题9】 art can be integrated into their lives, inspiring new ways of living.

The activities 【小题10】 (continue) throughout the following holiday week, offering compelling opportunity for art enthusiasts and the community at large to engage with and be inspired by the burgeoning creativity showcased at Art Nova 100.

Hanfu, or Han-style clothing, one of the 【小题1】 (old) types of clothing in the world, is becoming popular again. Walking in downtown areas or scenic spots in the Chinese mainland, one can’t miss the sight of girls and boys elegantly 【小题2】 (dress) in Han-style clothing posing for photographs with either 【小题3】 oil paper umbrella or a circular silk fan in hand.

Actually, the clothing style of Chinese Hanfu kept changing over the centuries due to the 【小题4】 (change) in people’s taste, requirements and the availability of new clothing materials. However, the development of Han-style clothing came to a sudden stop, when the Manchus, after establishing the Qing Dynasty, 【小题5】 (essential) banned people from wearing Hanfu.

For a long time, Hanfu was worn only by some brides and grooms during weddings and a few other special occasions. Attracted by the elegance and beauty of Hanfu, a few brave youngsters began to wear Han-style clothes a decade ago 【小题6】 (take) photos in ancient towns. They immediately drew the attention of the public and the media, 【小题7】 in turn prompted (促使) others to try on Hanfu.

Thanks to the country’s emphasis 【小题8】 cultural confidence, Han-style clothing has been developing into a trend. Some cities 【小题9】 (hold) Hanfu festivals or Hanfu fashion shows so far. The 【小题10】 (grow) popularity of Hanfu has also fueled public interest in other traditional cultural elements, Chinese painting, calligraphy, kung fu and so on.

Peking duck is an icon of Beijing cuisine and enjoying the treat is a must-do in the capital. Among the fast-changing trends of international cuisine, the dish is a rare, enduring classic, 【小题1】(win) worldwide fame for its crispy skin and tender meat.

The stories about the origins of Peking duck vary, one of 【小题2】 dates back to the Ming Dynasty. In the 1420s, Emperor Zhu Di, also known as the Yongle Emperor, 【小题3】(move) the country’s capital from Nanjing to Beijing. Chefs working for the royal family also migrated to Beijing, where they came up 【小题4】 new methods to cook duck.

If diners order roast duck in a restaurant, a chef will come to the table to provide 【小题5】(serve). The chef skillfully cuts off 【小题6】(taste) parts of skin first, with the meat then cut into juicy slices. Usually, the slices are 【小题7】(delicate) served with a sweet bean paste (酱), rested on a bed of shredded (切碎的) cucumber, spring onions or radishes (萝卜) and wrapped in a bite-sized, thin pancake. 【小题8】(roll) into little envelopes, these pancakes are a taste and tactile experience.

Taste is only one of the 【小题9】(reason) for Peking duck’s unique status, though. In China, 【小题10】 is generally believed that duck is moderate and even slightly cold in nature, and therefore brings no excessive heat to the body.