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People dance with a straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

Bao Guanjin (L), an inheritor of straw-woven dragon craftsmanship, works with a villager to make a mini straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 4, 2025 shows a straw-woven dragon performance at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

A drone photo taken on October 4, 2025 shows a scene during a straw-woven dragon performance at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

Bao Guanjin (L), an inheritor of straw-woven dragon craftsmanship, makes a mini straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

People dance with a straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

Bao Guanjin (L), an inheritor of straw-woven dragon craftsmanship, works with a villager to check a finished straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

People dance with a straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows a fish-shaped lantern performance team parading at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

A fish-shaped lantern performance team parades at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 11, 2025. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TABLE TENNIS

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hirano Miu of Japan celebrates after the women's singles round of 32 table tennis match between Hirano Miu of Japan and Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Dongzhen)

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TABLE TENNIS

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hirano Miu of Japan reacts during the women's singles round of 32 table tennis match between Hirano Miu of Japan and Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Dongzhen)

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TABLE TENNIS

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hirano Miu of Japan celebrates after the women's singles round of 32 table tennis match between Hirano Miu of Japan and Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Dongzhen)

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TABLE TENNIS

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong competes during the women's singles round of 32 table tennis match between Hirano Miu of Japan and Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Dongzhen)

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TABLE TENNIS

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong reacts during the women's singles round of 32 table tennis match between Hirano Miu of Japan and Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Dongzhen)

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(PARIS2024)CHINA-HONG KONG-PARIS 2024-DELEGATION-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240722) -- HONG KONG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Athletes Doo Hoi Kem, Lee Ho Ching, Zhu Chengzhu and Ng Wing Lam (L to R) of the delegation of China's Hong Kong pose for photos before the departure for Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, July 22, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lo Ping Fai)

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CHINA-ANHUI-RAINFALL (CN)

(240627) -- HUANGSHAN, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuer Cheng Hongmei (L) helps a resident to cross a bridge in Heping Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 26, 2024. As persistent heavy rainfall hit Huangshan City of Anhui Province recently, personnel of different sectors have been mobilized for rescue and relief work. China's national observatory on Thursday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms as heavy rainfall is expected to continue to lash several regions of the country, including Anhui Province. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-RAINFALL (CN)

(240627) -- HUANGSHAN, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers remove tree trunks and branches on an ancient bridge at Heping Village of Shaolian Township in Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 26, 2024. As persistent heavy rainfall hit Huangshan City of Anhui Province recently, personnel of different sectors have been mobilized for rescue and relief work. China's national observatory on Thursday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms as heavy rainfall is expected to continue to lash several regions of the country, including Anhui Province. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-RAINFALL (CN)

(240627) -- HUANGSHAN, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuer Cheng Hongmei (L) helps a resident to cross a bridge in Heping Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 26, 2024. As persistent heavy rainfall hit Huangshan City of Anhui Province recently, personnel of different sectors have been mobilized for rescue and relief work. China's national observatory on Thursday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms as heavy rainfall is expected to continue to lash several regions of the country, including Anhui Province. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-RAINFALL (CN)

(240627) -- HUANGSHAN, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers remove tree trunks and branches on an ancient bridge at Heping Village of Shaolian Township in Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 26, 2024. As persistent heavy rainfall hit Huangshan City of Anhui Province recently, personnel of different sectors have been mobilized for rescue and relief work. China's national observatory on Thursday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms as heavy rainfall is expected to continue to lash several regions of the country, including Anhui Province. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sandbags are placed at the Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall to reinforce flood defence in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Flood control personnel inspect an area affected by the flood in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows the flood-affected Chengkan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Relocated residents have lunch in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the flood-affected Chengkan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Flood control personnel inspect an area affected by the flood in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Relocated residents have lunch in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sandbags are placed at the Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall to reinforce flood defence in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240621) -- SHEXIAN, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 21, 2024 shows a helicopter delivering supplies on the roof of a primary school in Shaolian Township of Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Continuous rainfall has impacted many parts of eastern and southern China, claiming lives, damaging crops and cutting off roads. Local authorities have raised emergency response levels to minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240621) -- SHEXIAN, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of China Mobile set up a portable satellite base station at a primary school of Shaolian Township in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 21, 2024. Continuous rainfall has impacted many parts of eastern and southern China, claiming lives, damaging crops and cutting off roads. Local authorities have raised emergency response levels to minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240621) -- SHEXIAN, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 21, 2024 shows a helicopter delivering supplies on the roof of a primary school in Shaolian Township of Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. Continuous rainfall has impacted many parts of eastern and southern China, claiming lives, damaging crops and cutting off roads. Local authorities have raised emergency response levels to minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240621) -- SHEXIAN, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of China Mobile set up a portable satellite base station at a primary school of Shaolian Township in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 21, 2024. Continuous rainfall has impacted many parts of eastern and southern China, claiming lives, damaging crops and cutting off roads. Local authorities have raised emergency response levels to minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-DUANWU-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-PREPARATION (CN)

(240608) -- BEIJING, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 8, 2024 shows teams competing during a dragon boat race in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. To celebrate the upcoming Duanwu, or the Dragon Boat Festival, dragon boat races were held in many places in China. The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar to commemorate ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-DUANWU-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-PREPARATION (CN)

(240608) -- BEIJING, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 8, 2024 shows teams competing during a dragon boat race in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. To celebrate the upcoming Duanwu, or the Dragon Boat Festival, dragon boat races were held in many places in China. The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar to commemorate ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240524) -- BEIJING, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu peak in Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The Tiandu peak, one of the most popular sites in Huangshan Mountain scenic area, has recently reopened after a rotational closure period which allows nature to rest and self-repair. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-TIANDU PEAK-REOPENING (CN)

(240523) -- HUANGSHAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu peak in Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The Tiandu peak, one of the most popular sites in Huangshan Mountain scenic area, has recently reopened after a rotational closure period which allows nature to rest and self-repair. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors choose fish-shaped lantern cultural and creative products in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child plays with a fish-shaped lantern at a lantern workshop in Wangmantian Village in Xitou Township of Shexian County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn about the fish-shaped lantern in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 5, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try to make a fish-shaped lantern in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try to make a fish-shaped lantern in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HIGH SPEED RAILWAY-CHIZHOU-HUANGSHAN-OPERATION (CN)

(240426) -- HEFEI, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Trains run on the Taipinghu grand bridge along the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway in east China's Anhui Province, April 26, 2024. Chizhou-Huangshan Railway, linking Chizhou City and Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, started operation on Friday. It is a tourism route connecting Jiuhua Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Taiping Lake and other tourist attractions, which is of great significance for promoting the economic and social development along the route. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-WTT CHAMPIONS-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(240415) -- MACAO, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Yingsha of China hits a return during the women's singles match against Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the WTT Champions Macao 2024 at Galaxy Macao in Macao, China, April 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-WTT CHAMPIONS-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(240415) -- MACAO, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Yingsha of China serves during the women's singles match against Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the WTT Champions Macao 2024 at Galaxy Macao in Macao, China, April 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-WTT CHAMPIONS-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(240415) -- MACAO, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Yingsha of China hits a return during the women's singles match against Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the WTT Champions Macao 2024 at Galaxy Macao in Macao, China, April 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-WTT CHAMPIONS-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(240415) -- MACAO, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Yingsha of China serves during the women's singles match against Zhu Chengzhu of China's Hong Kong at the WTT Champions Macao 2024 at Galaxy Macao in Macao, China, April 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240402) -- BEIJING, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists wearing traditional costumes fly kites in a cole flower field in Xiuning County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING-FLOWERS (CN)

(240331) -- HUANGSHAN, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists wearing traditional costumes fly kites in a cole flower field in Xiuning County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SPRING TEA-HARVEST (CN)#

(240328) -- HUANGSHAN, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man processes tea leaves in Fuxi Township in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, March 28, 2024. Tea farmers and enterprises are busy harvesting and processing spring tea leaves to meet the consumer demand lately. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-CHIZHOU-HUANGSHAN-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TEST OPERATION (CN)

(240326) -- HUANGSHAN, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2024 shows a bullet train running on the Chizhou-Huangshan high-speed railway during test operation in Jiaocun Township of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Connecting Chizhou Station and Yixian County East Station in Huangshan City, the Chizhou-Huangshan high-speed railway started test operation on Tuesday. With a total length of about 125 kilometers, the railway has a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)