(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a palace carpet waiting for repair at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditio

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-KAIHUA-PAPERMAKING (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-KAIHUA-PAPERMAKING (CN)

(231110) -- QUZHOU, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Hongjian (R) and his son Huang Xinkang check the pulp used to make paper at his studio in Kaihua County of Quzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 9, 2023. Almost extinct, the traditional skills of making Kaihua paper, a kind of thin and enduring paper according to historical accounts, are now regaining vitality. Huang Hongjian, a 50-year-old farmer born in Kaihua, has been endeavoring to revitalize the skills since 2010 when he set out on a journey of visiting papermaking workshops and reading historical and technical books, trying to decode the making of Kaihua paper. With the support from Fudan University and local government, he finally managed to produce high-quality paper by the end of 2016. Since then, 20 varieties of handmade papers have been developed, meeting the need of ancient book restoring, reprinting, etc. Huang is now working on the setting of technical details for production on a larger scale. "Modern technology and traditio

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-KAIHUA-PAPERMAKING (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-KAIHUA-PAPERMAKING (CN)

(231110) -- QUZHOU, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Hongjian (R) and his son Huang Xinkang check the pulp used to make paper at his studio in Kaihua County of Quzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 9, 2023. Almost extinct, the traditional skills of making Kaihua paper, a kind of thin and enduring paper according to historical accounts, are now regaining vitality. Huang Hongjian, a 50-year-old farmer born in Kaihua, has been endeavoring to revitalize the skills since 2010 when he set out on a journey of visiting papermaking workshops and reading historical and technical books, trying to decode the making of Kaihua paper. With the support from Fudan University and local government, he finally managed to produce high-quality paper by the end of 2016. Since then, 20 varieties of handmade papers have been developed, meeting the need of ancient book restoring, reprinting, etc. Huang is now working on the setting of technical details for production on a larger scale. "Modern technology and traditio

Gazan teenagers create mosaic murals to revive Palestinian heritage

STORY: Gazan teenagers create mosaic murals to revive Palestinian heritage DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:13 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gazan teenagers making big murals of mosaic art 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): LAMA AL-AQQAD, Teenage artist from Gaza 3. various of Gazan teenagers making big murals of mosaic art 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED IBRAHIM, Teenage artist from Gaza 5. various of Gazan teenagers making big murals of mosaic art 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMED ABU LAHIA, Supervisor of CFTA's art department 7. various of Gazan teenagers making big murals of mosaic art STORYLINE: Inspired by Byzantine-style mosaic art, 15 Palestinian teens have worked on at least 20,000 small pieces of colored stones and ceramics in a youth artist workshop set up in the headquarters of the Culture and Free Thought Association (CFTA), a Gaza-based non-profit organization. As they made final touches to the mural, the vivid image of a young Palestinian lady wearing traditio

(SP)CHINA-FUZHOU-DRAGON BOAT RACE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-FUZHOU-DRAGON BOAT RACE(CN)

(230624) -- FUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows rowers from Matsu (L, front) competing with rowers from Lianjiang in a friendly race in Lianjiang of southeast China's Fujian Province, on June 16, 2023. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The dragon boat competition, a traditional part of the festival, has gained popularity on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, bringing excitement to a wide range of people. Located on the southeastern coast of China, Fujian Province is ideal for water sports with its widely scattered rivers, lakes and the sea. On June 18, 2023, a friendly dragon boat race started with firecrackers bursting and crowds cheering in Lianjiang County of Fujian. Rowers from Matsu were invited to compete with Lianjiang local dragon boat teams, using a newly built dragon boat, which was a gift presented by the rowers in Lianjiang to the rowers from Matsu. The same traditio

"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