As a country with a rich history and splendid civilization, China has witnessed the passing down of 【小题1】 (vary) forms of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产), 【小题2】 continue to flourish (繁荣) today. China Daily recently launched the documentary (纪录片) series Revival (复兴) of Ancient Arts, 【小题3】 (film) inheritors (继承者) and modern artists who are devoted to preserving and reviving ancient arts.

Ronghua, or velvet flowers 【小题4】 (make) of silk and copper wire, hold a rich historical legacy in China. The tradition of wearing velvet flowers is believed to date back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and the artistic flowers were once offered 【小题5】 a gift to the emperor. The intangible cultural heritage of velvet flower making 【小题6】 (pass) down since ancient times, preserving its timeless artistry.

【小题7】 second episode of the documentary series focuses on the efforts of a velvet flower master and a young artisan who have inherited the traditional technique and combined 【小题8】 into modern life. In this episode, inheritors from Nanjing of Jiangsu province, one of the 【小题9】 (birthplace) of velvet flower production, showcase the process of crafting velvet flowers, share their efforts in promoting this traditional handicraft 【小题10】 their devotion to preserving and reviving the ancient technique.

The Forbidden City, also 【小题1】 (refer) to as the Palace Museum in the modern days, is located in the heart of Beijing. It is an ancient 【小题2】 (architecture) complex with a history of more than 600 years. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, twenty-four emperors lived here 【小题3】 (rule) China for nearly 500 years.

The buildings in the Forbidden City are all covered with yellow glazed tile (琉璃瓦) 【小题4】 (roof) with red columns and high walls beneath, symbolizing the noble status of the royal family. In addition to its magnificent appearance, the Palace Museum also 【小题5】 (house) over one million pieces of cultural relics and treasures.

After the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Palace Museum 【小题6】 (establish) in 1925, allowing tourists at home and abroad 【小题7】 (visit) the architecture and appreciate the artistic treasures.

In recent years, the 600-year-old Forbidden City has become 【小题8】 Internet celebrity, launching thousands of cultural and artistic products 【小题9】 stationery (文具) and furnishings to clothing and cosmetics (化妆品). A “Digital Forbidden City” has also been created, allowing people to visit the palace in an immersive way.

As a new day begins, the ancient Forbidden City continues to welcome visitors from all over the world. Be it on-site 【小题10】 online, your visit to the Palace Museum may help you travel through time and space and appreciate the time-honored Chinese culture.

Silk, a kind of light, delicate and soft fabric, has pushed its way throughout China’s history. One cannot be certain of its origin, but the ancient Chinese people credited their own wisdom 【小题1】 Leizu, the wife of the Yellow Emperor, as the 【小题2】 (invent) of sericulture(养蚕业).

Among the various styles and materials of silk, Nanjing Yunjin is a fancy fabric often 【小题3】 (use) for royal costumes, representing China’s highest level of silk knitting(编织) technique. Yunjin is best made by hand in a complex procedure, 【小题4】 consists of more than a hundred steps. Even the most skilled craftsmen can only knit a few centimeters a day. Time, patience 【小题5】 skillfulness all play critical roles in its rare beauty. In the Western Han Dynasty, explorer Zhang Qian 【小题6】 (open) up the routes to the western regions. Silk, 【小题7】 (play) a critical role in the ancient routes, beautified countries in Central Asia and then other parts of Eurasia and beyond.

In the hands of Chinese artists, the 【小题8】 (thin) threads can knit enormous possibilities, and the softest material can pass through thousands of years. As one of the many 【小题9】 (wonder) of ancient China, silk is not merely a type of fabric. It is a cultural symbol as well as 【小题10】 expression of elegance.