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Jiachen (2024) Qingming Festival Memorial Ceremony for the Yellow Emperor was held in Shaanxi Province

By David Darius

HUANGLING, China, April 7, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– More than 400 Chinese people, including overseas Chinese, attended a ceremony in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province on April 4 to pay homage to Huangdi, also known as the Yellow Emperor. The ceremony is traditionally held on Qingming, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, which falls on Thursday this year. Chinese people mourn their … Continued

Gifts of “Shandong Handcraft” for Distinguished Visitors

By David Darius

SHEN COUNTY, China, Apr. 3, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In early April, Alexander Yudin, a professor at Moscow University, was invited to Ganquan High School in Shen County, Shandong Province to participate in a cultural exchange activity. The event aims to showcase the charm and elegance of “Shandong Handcraft” and contribute to nurturing new-era elites with a … Continued

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