300-year-old rabbit painting draws attention in China's Jiangxi

STORY: 300-year-old rabbit painting draws attention in China's Jiangxi DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of rabbit by Bada Shanren STORYLINE: The rabbit, a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture, is often welcomed by artists in their works. At the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, a museum in China's Nanchang promoted its collection of rabbit-themed works painted by the renowned Chinese painter Zhu Da (Bada Shanren), who was born in Nanchang in the 1620s. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHOU XIAOJIAN, Director of Nanchang Bada Shanren Memory Hall As it's the Year of the Rabbit, we've found a rabbit painting in Bada Shanren's works. This rabbit is quite different from those painted by others. Isn't it very unique?" China welcomed the Year of the Rabbit on Jan. 22 according to its lunar calendar. In the Chinese calendar and zodiac, the rabbit is the fourth in the 12-year cycle of animals. Xinhua News Agency corresponde