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Commercial Facilities in Osaka’s Umekita 2nd Project Zone Are Named “GRAND GREEN OSAKA SHOPS & RESTAURANTS,” Advance Opening Set for Sept. 6, 2024 with 19 Shops, Restaurants

By David Darius

OSAKA, Japan, Apr. 3, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — “GRAND GREEN OSAKA Developer,” the joint venture of nine companies led by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., has decided to collectively call the commercial facilities in GRAND GREEN OSAKA, or the Umekita 2nd development project currently underway in front of JR Osaka Station, “GRAND GREEN OSAKA SHOPS & … Continued

Eggshell Face Makeup: Rebirth of Traditional Opera Characters

By David Darius

FEI COUNTY, China, Mar. 26, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– After a series of steps including outlining, painting, and coloring, an ordinary eggshell is transformed into traditional opera characters like the red-faced Guan Yu, black-faced Bao Zheng, and green-faced Cheng Yaojin. These figures seem to come to life, infused with new vitality by the eggshell. Caption: Feixian eggshell … Continued

Tea gathering in Fangcun, fragrance floating the world

By David Darius

GUANGZHOU, China, March 29, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In Liwan district, Guangzhou, there is a place called Fangcun famous for its tea and flowers. At present, Fangcun tea market has 26 main operators and nearly 4,000 merchants, which is the professional tea distribution center with the largest scale, the most concentrated shops, the most complete varieties, the largest trading volume … Continued

Delicacy of Mengyin, Shandong – Chunshugou Pancake

By David Darius

MENGYIN, China, Mar. 19, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Chunshugou Pancake, a traditional local delicacy in Mengyin, Shandong Province, has evolved from a staple food made by rural households to a sought-after commodity in the market due to the advancement of the market economy. Crafted using traditional production techniques and scientific formulations, these pancakes are primarily made from … Continued

Yishui Cloth Tiger Highlights Chinese Traditional Craft

By David Darius

LINYI, China, Mar. 19, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The cloth tiger is a traditional craft deeply ingrained in Chinese folk culture since ancient times. Not only being cherished as a childhood toy, it also serves as an indoor decoration, a thoughtful gift, and a prized collectible. With its diverse varieties and widespread popularity, the cloth tiger embodies … Continued

Yinan County: Displaying Charm of Root Carving Folk Art

By David Darius

YINAN, China, Mar. 19, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/— In Linyi City, Shandong Province, craftsman Yu Fengbao pours his heart into every piece of root carving. With unique creativity and skilled craftsmanship, he transforms decay into marvel, breathing new life into withered roots. His distinctive style, characterized by its natural, imaginative, and artistic beauty, brings these roots to … Continued

Guan County of Shandong: Ranhai Reservoir Becomes a Bird Paradise

By David Darius

GUAN COUNTY, China, Mar. 18, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In the gentle warmth of early spring, the grasslands around Ranhai Reservoir in Guan County, Shandong Province, gradually turn green. The reservoir’s water flows clear and calm, creating a picturesque scene with blue skies, clear water, and thriving ecology. A flock of water birds can be seen gracefully … Continued

Promotion Meeting of the Qianhai Plan Held in Hong Kong

By David Darius

SHENZHEN, China, March 1, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On February 26, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held a promotion meeting of the Overall Development Plan for Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (the Qianhai Plan). The Qianhai Plan, released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on December 21, 2023, … Continued