Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Jan. 14 Kyodo - "Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune. (Kyodo)

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

"Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune.

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

CORRECTED: Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

"Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune.

Chinese-learning Iranian students keen to promote Chinese culture

STORY: Chinese-learning Iranian students keen to promote Chinese culture SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Culture Week held at the University of Tehran STORYLINE: The Chinese Culture Week, which is being held at the University of Tehran, aims to introduce Chinese culture to more Iranians. Held inside the lobby of the institute, which was established in 2009, the event displayed a range of artworks that contain different elements of Chinese culture, produced by Iranian professors and students at the university. Any visitor to the event would be amazed by the Chinese tea, food, and various artworks produced through Chinese knotting and traditional paper cutting -- all displayed by Iranian students learning Chinese. "Chinese knots are believed to bring good luck and act as charms that can ward off evil spirits," Zeinab Ghafourian, a 19-year-old sophomore studying Chinese at the Confuc

Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

"Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 18, 2023, ahead of a Feb. 3 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune.

Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

"Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 18, 2023, ahead of a Feb. 3 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune.

Making of paper charms at western Japan shrine

Making of paper charms at western Japan shrine

Making of "Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres reaches its peak at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2020, ahead of a Feb. 3 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Making of paper charms at western Japan shrine

Making of paper charms at western Japan shrine

Making of "Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres reaches its peak at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2020, ahead of a Feb. 3 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo