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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-RUSSIAN ARTIST (CN)

(240708) -- HAIKOU, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Russian artist Kuznetsova Aleksandra applies paint on a Li brocade picture in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 25, 2022. TO GO WITH: "Across China: Russian artist crafting cultural bonds between Russia and China" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WUZHISHAN-LI BROCADE (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Liu Xianglan demonstrates Li brocade weaving techniques in Maona Village, Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, May 22, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Weaving new life into an ancient brocade craft" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Xiao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WUZHISHAN-LI BROCADE (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Exhibits of Li brocade are pictured in the cultural center of Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, May 23, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Weaving new life into an ancient brocade craft" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Xiao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WUZHISHAN-LI BROCADE (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chen Mengli (L) exchanges Li brocade techniques with Liu Xianglan in Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, in 2021. TO GO WITH "Across China: Weaving new life into an ancient brocade craft" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WUZHISHAN-LI BROCADE (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xianglan demonstrates Li brocade weaving techniques in Maona Village, Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, May 22, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Weaving new life into an ancient brocade craft" (Xinhua/Cheng Xiao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WUZHISHAN-LI BROCADE (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Exhibits of Li brocade are pictured in the cultural center of Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, May 23, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Weaving new life into an ancient brocade craft" (Xinhua/Cheng Xiao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WUZHISHAN-LI BROCADE (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mengli (L) exchanges Li brocade techniques with Liu Xianglan in Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, in 2021. TO GO WITH "Across China: Weaving new life into an ancient brocade craft" (Xinhua)

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Hainan intangible cultural heritage exhibition held in Malta

STORY: Hainan intangible cultural heritage exhibition held in Malta SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending opening ceremony of the exhibition 2. various of people viewing the exhibition STORYLINE: The first stop of the European tour exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage kicked off at the China Cultural Center in Malta on Friday evening. Running until May 17, the exhibition features a variety of artifacts and photographs representing cultural heritage from south China's Hainan Province, including Li brocade, Miao embroidery and Qiong opera. The first stop of the exhibition was jointly hosted by the China Cultural Center in Malta and the Hainan Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, Film, Television, Publications and Sports. The exhibition will also be held in Berlin, Germany, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-HAINAN INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-EXHIBITION

(240511) -- VALLETTA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People view an exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage in Valletta, Malta, May 10, 2024. The first stop of the European tour exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage kicked off at the China Cultural Center in Malta on Friday evening. Running until May 17, the exhibition features a variety of artifacts and photographs representing cultural heritage from south China's Hainan Province, including Li brocade, Miao embroidery and Qiong opera. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-HAINAN INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-EXHIBITION

(240511) -- VALLETTA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People view an exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage in Valletta, Malta, May 10, 2024. The first stop of the European tour exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage kicked off at the China Cultural Center in Malta on Friday evening. Running until May 17, the exhibition features a variety of artifacts and photographs representing cultural heritage from south China's Hainan Province, including Li brocade, Miao embroidery and Qiong opera. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Cultural carnival promotes Sino-Vietnamese exchange in border region

STORY: Cultural carnival promotes Sino-Vietnamese exchange in border region SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:26 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SUYING, Zhuang brocade inheritor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TAN CHUNLI, Longzhou County official 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PHAM THI TAM, Vietnamese student STORYLINE: A carnival featuring cultural exchanges between China and Vietnam was held on Wednesday in the border county of Longzhou in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The annual event ushered in this year's "Sanyuesan," a traditional festival for the Zhuang ethnic group, which falls on the third day of the third month in the Chinese lunar calendar. During the event, both Chinese and Vietnamese artists played Tianqin, an ancient traditional musical instrument invented by the Zhuang people. Also on display were clothes made of Zhuang brocade, one of the four famous brocades in China. SOU

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CHINA-HAINAN-LI BROCADE-ITALY (CN)

(230502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a Li brocade creation during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, on April 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ancient Hainanese brocade shines in Italy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LI BROCADE-ITALY (CN)

(230502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xianglan, a national-level practitioner of the spinning, dyeing and embroidery traditions of the Li people, displays Li brocade weaving techniques during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, on April 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ancient Hainanese brocade shines in Italy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LI BROCADE-ITALY (CN)

(230502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a Li brocade creation during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, on April 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ancient Hainanese brocade shines in Italy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-BROCADE FACTORY (CN)

(240122) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mothers and their children enjoy a meal together at the Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade innovative factory's canteen in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, July 29, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Mothers at looms weave tapestry of work and family" (Xinhua/Zhang Ge)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-BROCADE FACTORY (CN)

(240122) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International visitors get acquainted with the Tujia traditional hand-made brocades at the Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade innovative factory in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 30, 2018. TO GO WITH "Across China: Mothers at looms weave tapestry of work and family" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-BROCADE FACTORY (CN)

(240122) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artisans weave Tujia traditional hand-made brocades at the Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade innovative factory in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Mothers at looms weave tapestry of work and family" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-BROCADE FACTORY (CN)

(240122) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows artisans' children studying at the Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade innovative factory in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Mothers at looms weave tapestry of work and family" (Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-FAIR-TRADITIONAL CRAFT

(231013) -- DAMASCUS, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man touches a piece of craft work at a fair called "Craft Project" which features over 20 traditional craftsmen in old Damascus, Syria, Oct. 12, 2023. This three-day event showcases a wide range of traditional crafts, including Damascene painting, engraving, metalwork, glass art, stained glass, glass blowing, mosaic, carpets and brocade. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-FAIR-TRADITIONAL CRAFT

(231013) -- DAMASCUS, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman touches a piece of craft work at a fair called "Craft Project" which features over 20 traditional craftsmen in old Damascus, Syria, Oct. 12, 2023. This three-day event showcases a wide range of traditional crafts, including Damascene painting, engraving, metalwork, glass art, stained glass, glass blowing, mosaic, carpets and brocade. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-FAIR-TRADITIONAL CRAFT

(231013) -- DAMASCUS, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman is pictured at a fair called "Craft Project" which features over 20 traditional craftsmen in old Damascus, Syria, Oct. 12, 2023. This three-day event showcases a wide range of traditional crafts, including Damascene painting, engraving, metalwork, glass art, stained glass, glass blowing, mosaic, carpets and brocade. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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Exploring Chengdu: Countdown to Universiade

STORY: Exploring Chengdu: Countdown to Universiade DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in Chengdu 2. STANDUP 1 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of cityscape in Chengdu 4. STANDUP 2 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Jinsha Site Museum 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YIN WEIJIA, Guide, Jinsha Site Museum 7. various of the pattern of "Sun and Immortal Birds" 8. various of Tai Chi movements 9. STANDUP 3 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 10. various of Chengdu's Shu brocade 11. various of tourists 12. STANDUP 4 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 13. various of cityscape in Chengdu 14. various of Sichuan Opera performance 15. STANDUP 5 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 16. various of Sichuan Opera performance 17. various of sports 18. STANDUP 6 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 19. various of sports STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua

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Students experience local traditional culture in north China's Shanxi

STORY: Students experience local traditional culture in north China's Shanxi DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: LYULIANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of craft class 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG JIAOLI, Inheritor of Jiaocheng brocade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG JINGYI, Student, Chengbei Primary School, Jiaocheng County 4. various of Jiaocheng brocade STORYLINE: A special craft class was held in a primary school in Jiaocheng County, north China's Shanxi Province to introduce a local intangible cultural heritage to students on Thursday to mark the International Children's Day. The Jiaocheng brocade is a traditional folk fabric handicraft using silk to depict images, characterized by its embossed design. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG JIAOLI, Inheritor of Jiaocheng brocade "Students can learn more about this intangible cultural heritage by doing it themselves, and they may fall in love with it by this way." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG JINGYI, Student, Chengbei Primary

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Young curator from China's Taiwan popularizes traditional Yun brocade in mainland

STORY: Young curator from China's Taiwan popularizes traditional Yun brocade in mainland DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum 2. various of Yun brocade 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum STORYLINE: Yunjin, or Yun brocade, with a history of over 1,600 years, is famous for its exquisite craft, elegant patterns and smooth texture. Jian Mingwei from China's Taiwan is now the curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum in east China's Jiangsu Province. Since 2020, he has been popularizing Yun brocade. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum "I came to the Chinese mainland in 2008. I have been interested in reading history books since I was a child, so I am particularly fond of Chinese cultu

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CHINA-HAINAN-LI BROCADE-ITALY (CN)

(230502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xianglan, a national-level practitioner of the spinning, dyeing and embroidery traditions of the Li people, displays Li brocade weaving techniques during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, on April 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ancient Hainanese brocade shines in Italy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LI BROCADE-ITALY (CN)

(230502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a Li brocade creation during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, on April 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ancient Hainanese brocade shines in Italy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LI BROCADE-ITALY (CN)

(230502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a Li brocade creation during Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy, on April 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ancient Hainanese brocade shines in Italy" (Xinhua)

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"March 3 Festival" celebrated in China's Hainan

STORY: "March 3 Festival" celebrated in China's Hainan DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA GUILIAN, Villager of Miao ethnic group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU XIANGLAN, Inheritor of Li Jin 4. various of the fashion shows 5. various of the forum STORYLINE: A series of cultural activities of the Li and Miao ethnic groups were held in Ledong County, south China's Hainan Province from Saturday to Monday, to celebrate the "March 3 Festival." March 3 of the lunar calendar is a traditional festival of ethnic minority groups in some parts of south China. The three-day celebration was highlighted with Li Jin, a folk brocade of the Li ethnic group, and Miao embroidery. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA GUILIAN, Villager of Miao ethnic group "I've loved Miao embroidery since I was a kid. Look how beautiful Miao embroidery is!" SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU XIANGLAN, Inheritor of Li Jin "Li Jin is a traditio

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Medieval folding-screen painting re-created with brocade

KYOTO, Japan - A "Nishijin-ori" brocade version of the "Fujin Raijin" (Wind and Thunder Gods) painting drawn on a folding screen by Tawaraya Sotatsu in the Edo period (1603-1867) is displayed in Kyoto, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2014. Nishijin-ori craftsmen spent seven years to complete the work using traditional weaving skills.

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Craftsmen re-create folding-screen painting with brocade

KYOTO, Japan - Two pieces of "Nishijin-ori" brocade made to re-create the "Fujin Raijin" (Wind and Thunder Gods) painting drawn on a folding screen by Tawaraya Sotatsu in the Edo period (1603-1867) are displayed in Kyoto, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2014. Using traditional Nishijin-ori weaving skills, craftsmen spent seven years to complete the work.

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Man weaves future for ethnic brocade craftsmanship in China's Hainan

STORY: Man weaves future for ethnic brocade craftsmanship in China's Hainan DATELINE: June 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): HUANG YANGWEI, Craftsman STORYLINE: Huang Yangwei is a native of Maodao Township in Wuzhishan County, south China's Hainan Province. Born into a family of the Li ethnic minority, Huang was immersed in the Li culture as a kid, especially the Li ethnic brocade, which is famous for its bright, striking colors. The intangible cultural heritage of the Li brocade can trace back to over 3,000 years ago. In line with the Li tradition, the brocade weaving techniques were only "passed on to women, not to men." Huang did not know much about craftsmanship until he was in high school, when local authorities organized an event to introduce intangible cultural heritage into the school campus in 2016. After the event, Huang fell in love with the Li brocade and became the only man in his village who can weave the brocade. SOUNDB

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE (CN)

(220422) -- BOAO, April 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women of the Li ethnic group demonstrate Li brocade weaving during a culture exhibition at a theme park of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, April 20, 2022. A culture exhibition is held in Boao from April 20 to 22, showcasing the intangible cultural heritage of Li and Miao ethnic groups in Hainan. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE (CN)

(220422) -- BOAO, April 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women of the Li ethnic group demonstrate Li brocade weaving during a culture exhibition at a theme park of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, April 21, 2022. A culture exhibition is held in Boao from April 20 to 22, showcasing the intangible cultural heritage of Li and Miao ethnic groups in Hainan. (Xinhua/Ding Hongfa)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE (CN)

(220422) -- BOAO, April 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member demonstrates Li brocade works during a culture exhibition at a theme park of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, April 22, 2022. A culture exhibition is held in Boao from April 20 to 22, showcasing the intangible cultural heritage of Li and Miao ethnic groups in Hainan. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM-RAINFOREST-CULTURE EXHIBITION (CN)

(220421) -- BOAO, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women of the Li ethnic group demonstrate Li brocade weaving during a culture exhibition featuring tropical rainforest at a theme park of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, April 21, 2022. A rainforest culture exhibition named "finding the rainforest, a haven for all" is held at BFA in Boao from April 20 to 22. Visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in the exhibition via seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling and even tasting. They can also experience the culture of the Li and Miao ethnic groups at the exhibition. (Xinhua/Ding Hongfa)

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CHINA-HAINAN-MAONA VILLAGE-TOURISM-CULTURE (CN)

(220412) -- WUZHISHAN, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers wave Li ethnic brocade in Maona Village of Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, Feb. 9, 2022. In recent years, Maona Village has been promoting rural tourism in a bid to help increase the incomes of local residents and expedite rural revitalization by combining its tourism with the Li ethnic minority culture and tea culture. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-MAONA VILLAGE-TOURISM-CULTURE (CN)

(220412) -- WUZHISHAN, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 11, 2022 shows Li ethnic brocade works in Maona Village of Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province. In recent years, Maona Village has been promoting rural tourism in a bid to help increase the incomes of local residents and expedite rural revitalization by combining its tourism with the Li ethnic minority culture and tea culture. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-MAONA VILLAGE-TOURISM-CULTURE (CN)

(220412) -- WUZHISHAN, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers chat at a store selling Li ethnic brocade works in Maona Village of Wuzhishan City, south China's Hainan Province, Feb. 7, 2022. In recent years, Maona Village has been promoting rural tourism in a bid to help increase the incomes of local residents and expedite rural revitalization by combining its tourism with the Li ethnic minority culture and tea culture. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor (L) selects products of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, displayed at Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing, March 22, 2022. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor selects products of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, displayed at Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing, March 22, 2022. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 22, 2022 shows a product of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, displayed at Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women make products of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, at a studio in Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing, March 22, 2022. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women make products of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, at a studio in Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing, March 22, 2022. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman makes products of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, at a studio in Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing, March 22, 2022. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women make products of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, at a studio in Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing, March 22, 2022. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-TUJIA BROCADE (CN)

(220322) -- CHONGQING, March 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women make products of Xilankapu, which is a kind of Tujia brocade, at a studio in Xiaonanhai Town of Qianjiang District in southwest China's Chongqing, March 22, 2022. Xilankapu, also known as "knitting Floral Bedclothes," was listed as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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CHINA-HAINAN-ETHNIC BROCADE (CN)

(220205) -- HAIKOU, Feb. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo shows Huang Yangwei, a 24-year-old man of the Li ethnic minority, weaves the Li ethnic brocade, in south China's Hainan Province, on Nov. 27, 2021. The intangible cultural heritage of the Li brocade can trace back to over 3,000 years ago. In line with the Li tradition, the brocade weaving techniques are only "passed on to women, not to men," as in ancient China, men were supposed to do farm work while women were supposed to weave. In recent years, Hainan education authorities have introduced the traditional brocade to local schools, so that the younger generation can understand and learn about the ethnic culture.TO GO WITH "Across China: Man weaves future for ethnic brocade craftsmanship in China's Hainan" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-ETHNIC BROCADE (CN)

(220205) -- HAIKOU, Feb. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo shows Huang Yangwei, a 24-year-old man of the Li ethnic minority, weaves the Li ethnic brocade, in south China's Hainan Province, on Nov. 27, 2021. The intangible cultural heritage of the Li brocade can trace back to over 3,000 years ago. In line with the Li tradition, the brocade weaving techniques are only "passed on to women, not to men," as in ancient China, men were supposed to do farm work while women were supposed to weave. In recent years, Hainan education authorities have introduced the traditional brocade to local schools, so that the younger generation can understand and learn about the ethnic culture.TO GO WITH "Across China: Man weaves future for ethnic brocade craftsmanship in China's Hainan" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-ETHNIC BROCADE (CN)

(220205) -- HAIKOU, Feb. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Undated file photo shows Huang Yangwei, a 24-year-old man of the Li ethnic minority, taking part in an event of Li ethnic brocade weavingin south China's Hainan Province. The intangible cultural heritage of the Li brocade can trace back to over 3,000 years ago. In line with the Li tradition, the brocade weaving techniques are only "passed on to women, not to men," as in ancient China, men were supposed to do farm work while women were supposed to weave. In recent years, Hainan education authorities have introduced the traditional brocade to local schools, so that the younger generation can understand and learn about the ethnic culture.TO GO WITH "Across China: Man weaves future for ethnic brocade craftsmanship in China's Hainan" (Xinhua)

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