Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Auto Motorcycle and Mobility Show - Toulouse

Auto Motorcycle and Mobility Show - Toulouse

The wing of a Chevrolet Bel Air with visitors to the show in the background. The 1957 Chevrolet was a car introduced by Chevrolet in September 1956 for the 1957 model year. Toulouse Auto, Motorcycle, and Mobility Show. From November 7 to 11, 2025, the MEETT in Toulouse will host the Auto-Moto & Mobility Show, the largest public event dedicated to mobility in southwestern France. Cars, motorcycles, utility vehicles, bicycles, and other so-called intermediate vehicles—more than 60 brands and 30 new products will be presented at the Auto, Motorcycle, and Mobility show. France Toulouse, November 6, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Maricarmen (c) and Valeria Racu (d), spokeswoman for the Sindicato de Inquilinas, during a press conference following the postponement of the eviction to October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Maricarmen, 87 years old and 50% handicapped, has lived there for almost seventy years, since her family signed an old rental contract in 1956. Photo by Fernando Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Maricarmen celebrates the postponement of her eviction to October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Maricarmen, 87 years old and 50% handicapped, has lived there for almost seventy years, since her family signed an old rental contract in 1956. Photo by Fernando Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Maricarmen celebrates the postponement of her eviction to October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Maricarmen, 87 years old and 50% handicapped, has lived there for almost seventy years, since her family signed an old rental contract in 1956. Photo by Fernando Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Maricarmen celebrates the postponement of her eviction to October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Maricarmen, 87 years old and 50% handicapped, has lived there for almost seventy years, since her family signed an old rental contract in 1956. Photo by Fernando Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Maricarmen celebrates the postponement of her eviction to October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Maricarmen, 87 years old and 50% handicapped, has lived there for almost seventy years, since her family signed an old rental contract in 1956. Photo by Fernando Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Maricarmen celebrates the postponement of her eviction to October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Maricarmen, 87 years old and 50% handicapped, has lived there for almost seventy years, since her family signed an old rental contract in 1956. Photo by Fernando Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Eviction of 87-Year-Old Neighbor Postponed - Madrid

Maricarmen celebrates the postponement of her eviction to October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Maricarmen, 87 years old and 50% handicapped, has lived there for almost seventy years, since her family signed an old rental contract in 1956. Photo by Fernando Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Black-and-white TV set in Japan in 1950s

Black-and-white TV set in Japan in 1950s

A farmer and his family watch a newly acquired black-and-white television in their living room on Sept. 28, 1956, at an unknown location in Japan.

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - NORMANDY - CALVADOS (14) - COLLEVILLE SUR MER: SITE 3: AMERICAN CEMETERY OF COLLEVILLE SUR MER. OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED IN 1956, THIS 70 HECTARE NECROPOLIS IS LOCATED ON THE HEIGHTS OVERLOOKING OMAHA BEACH. IT WAS DESIGNED BY HARBESON, HOUGH, LIVINGSTON & LARSON AND THE SPACE WAS ARRANGED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MARKLEY STEVENSON WHO ENSURED THAT, FROM ANY ANGLE, A ROW OF CROSSES COULD BE SEEN. AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE CEMETERY, A BRONZE STATUE 7 METERS HIGH, INSIDE THE SEMI-CIRCLE FORMED BY THE COLONNADE OF THE MEMORIAL, FACES THE SQUARES OF THE TOMBS. IT SYMBOLIZES THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN YOUTH RISING FROM THE WAVES. THIS STATUE IS SURROUNDED BY PEBBLES SYMBOLIZING THE DIFFICULTY OF TANKS CROSSING THE BEACH. THE WHITE MARBLE STELES ARE IN THE SHAPE OF A LATIN CROSS OR IN THE SHAPE OF THE STAR OF DAVID FOR SOLDIERS OF THE JEWISH FAITH. THE BODIES OF 9,388 PEOPLE ARE BURIED IN THE CEMETERY, INCLUDING 307 UNKNOWN PEOPLE AND FOUR WOMEN. THESE PEOPLE MAINLY DIED ON THE DAY OF THE LANDING OR IN THE FOLLOWING

Illustration - St Tropez

Illustration - St Tropez

FRANCE. PROVENCE. VAR (83) SAINT-TROPEZ. THE HOTEL-RESTAURANT LA PONCHE, WHERE THE FAMOUS DANCE SCENE OF THE FILM: AND GOD CREATED WOMAN, BY ROGER VADIM IN 1956 WAS SHOT. HOTEL WHERE BRIGITTE BARDOT HAD HER HABITS FOR A LONG TIME Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-nuclear world confab in Nagasaki

Anti-nuclear world confab in Nagasaki

File photo shows the second World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs on Aug. 9, 1956, in the western Japan city of Nagasaki.

World Conference against A and H Bombs

World Conference against A and H Bombs

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 20 Kyodo - Photo taken on Aug. 6, 1956 shows the 2nd World Conference against A and H Bombs' Tokyo meeting. (Kyodo)

Japanese Princess Yuriko

Japanese Princess Yuriko

Japan's Princess Yuriko and her husband Prince Mikasa are greeted with a traditional dance in August 1956 in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. Emperor Naruhito's great-aunt, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, died at a Tokyo hospital on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 101.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240717) -- BEIJING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The 60 millionth vehicle of FAW Group as well as the 9 millionth vehicle of FAW Jiefang rolls off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, July 16, 2024. FAW Jiefang, a truck subsidiary of China's leading automaker FAW Group, saw its 9 millionth vehicle roll off the production line on Tuesday, bringing the group's total vehicle output to 60 million. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Jilin Province, the state-owned FAW Group is known as the bedrock of China's auto industry. The first Jiefang truck rolled off assembly line in 1956. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

(240716) -- CHANGCHUN, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A ceremony is held to mark the 60 millionth vehicle of FAW Group as well as the 9 millionth vehicle of FAW Jiefang rolling off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, July 16, 2024. FAW Jiefang, a truck subsidiary of China's leading automaker FAW Group, saw its 9 millionth vehicle roll off the production line on Tuesday, bringing the group's total vehicle output to 60 million. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Jilin Province, the state-owned FAW Group is known as the bedrock of China's auto industry. The first Jiefang truck rolled off assembly line in 1956. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

(240716) -- CHANGCHUN, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The 60 millionth vehicle of FAW Group as well as the 9 millionth vehicle of FAW Jiefang rolls off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, July 16, 2024. FAW Jiefang, a truck subsidiary of China's leading automaker FAW Group, saw its 9 millionth vehicle roll off the production line on Tuesday, bringing the group's total vehicle output to 60 million. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Jilin Province, the state-owned FAW Group is known as the bedrock of China's auto industry. The first Jiefang truck rolled off assembly line in 1956. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

(240716) -- CHANGCHUN, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The 60 millionth vehicle of FAW Group as well as the 9 millionth vehicle of FAW Jiefang rolls off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, July 16, 2024. FAW Jiefang, a truck subsidiary of China's leading automaker FAW Group, saw its 9 millionth vehicle roll off the production line on Tuesday, bringing the group's total vehicle output to 60 million. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Jilin Province, the state-owned FAW Group is known as the bedrock of China's auto industry. The first Jiefang truck rolled off assembly line in 1956. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

(240716) -- CHANGCHUN, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The 60 millionth vehicle of FAW Group as well as the 9 millionth vehicle of FAW Jiefang rolls off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, July 16, 2024. FAW Jiefang, a truck subsidiary of China's leading automaker FAW Group, saw its 9 millionth vehicle roll off the production line on Tuesday, bringing the group's total vehicle output to 60 million. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Jilin Province, the state-owned FAW Group is known as the bedrock of China's auto industry. The first Jiefang truck rolled off assembly line in 1956. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW JIEFANG-9 MILLIONTH VEHICLE (CN)

(240716) -- CHANGCHUN, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A ceremony is held to mark the 60 millionth vehicle of FAW Group as well as the 9 millionth vehicle of FAW Jiefang rolling off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, July 16, 2024. FAW Jiefang, a truck subsidiary of China's leading automaker FAW Group, saw its 9 millionth vehicle roll off the production line on Tuesday, bringing the group's total vehicle output to 60 million. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Jilin Province, the state-owned FAW Group is known as the bedrock of China's auto industry. The first Jiefang truck rolled off assembly line in 1956. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yan Linyun)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of A

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftswomen talk on the skills of making Jingtailan at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one o

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftsmen work on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best. Zho

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at a workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng checks Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng and a craftsman apply filigree on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of A

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows Jingtailan artwork in making in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Craft

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a watch made with Jingtailan technique displayed at the Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftswoman works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a large scale pattern of Jingtailan artwork at his workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Ma

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A workshop is pictured at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best. Zhong Liansheng,