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China: Playful Tiger Cub Sneaks Up on Caretaker in Harbin Zoo

This video was filmed at a zoo in Harbin, Heilongjiang, on August 26, 2025. It captured the cute moment when a tiger cub tried to catch his caretaker off guard, but was quickly noticed, scooped into his arms, and turned into a cuddly kitten.

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Yuzu bathing in Fukushima Pref.

A man bathes with yuzu citrus fruits at the Tenjinmisaki hot spring on Dec. 21, 2024, in Fukushima Prefecture's Naraha, which was previously designated as an evacuation zone after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis. Bathing with yuzu on the winter solstice is a Japanese tradition.

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Yuzu bathing in Fukushima Pref.

A man bathes with yuzu citrus fruits at the Tenjinmisaki hot spring on Dec. 21, 2024, in Fukushima Prefecture's Naraha, which was previously designated as an evacuation zone after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis. Bathing with yuzu on the winter solstice is a Japanese tradition.

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A rider on horseback waves the opposition flag as part of the celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A rider on horseback waves the opposition flag as part of the celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man performs in the streets of Damascus during the celebrations on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man performs in the streets of Damascus during the celebrations on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man performs in the streets of Damascus during the celebrations on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

An elderly man waves the Syrian opposition flag as he joins the celebrations in Damascus on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A soldier, with a red rose in hand, stands among civilians at a public event in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

Smoke rises amidst celebrations as crowds wave flags in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

Men stand together holding flags in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024, as they celebrate the fall of the previous regime. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

Attendees take part in celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

People wave flags and gather in a public square in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

Attendees take part in celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A woman takes a selfie surrounded by a crowd holding flags in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

Attendees take part in celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

People join together in celebration in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A woman with a painted flag on her cheek attends a public gathering in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

People join together in celebration in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A woman with a painted flag on her cheek attends a public gathering in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man wearing a flag over his shoulders poses for a photo during a gathering in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

People gather and wave flags in a park during celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

People gather and wave flags in a park during celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man wearing a flag over his shoulders poses for a photo during a gathering in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man holds the Syrian opposition flag during a gathering in Umayyad Square on December 13, 2024, in Damascus, Syria. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man holds a child as he stands among a crowd celebrating in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man holds the Syrian opposition flag during a gathering in Umayyad Square on December 13, 2024, in Damascus, Syria. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man wearing a flag over his shoulders poses for a photo during a gathering in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

Attendees take part in celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

Two men stand together among a crowd waving flags in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man and woman pose with a flag at a gathering in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Assad’s Fall Celebration - Damascus

A man holds the Syrian opposition flag during a gathering in Umayyad Square on December 13, 2024, in Damascus, Syria. With the Bashar al-Assad regime's collapse, Syria enters a transformative chapter following a multi-party civil war that began in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong paints lacquer on a semi-finished artwork at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the cra

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong puts a gold leaf on an artwork at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft. "I

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong prepares for making lacquer coated fan at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong prepares for making lacquer coated fan at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lacquer coated artworks are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong dries lacquer coated fans at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft. "I do no

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong makes lacquer coated fan at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft. "I do not

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong makes lacquer at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft. "I do not only want

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A lacquer coated plate is displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lacquer coated tea sets are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendants are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lacquer coated drinking vessels are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the c

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong prepares for making lacquer coated fan at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong makes an artwork at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft. "I do not only wa

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendant is displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendants are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Guanxiong prepares for making lacquer coated fan at his studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and promote the craft.