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experience the charm of 'hangluo' silk in shangcheng
hangluo is a kind of silk produced in hangzhou, zhejiang, and its weaving technique was included in the representative list of human intangible cultural heritage in 2009.
april 18, 2023
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landscape of the imagination
spring has descended on hangzhou, zhejiang's provincial capital, which is often referred to as a heavenly city on earth.
april 12, 2023
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folk artist brings fresh look to asian games
lu liqing, a folk artist in hangzhou, zhejiang province, has recently produced artistic works combining sugar paintings and paper-cutting with the elements.
march 23, 2023
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recovering a historical accessory
since liu weixue first saw a handmade paper umbrella 17 years ago, he has been fascinated by the centuries-old craft and its techniques.
march 21, 2023
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lipstick, powder case show china's ancient filigree skills
the lipstick tube and powder compact case were made from filigree and inlay techniques by 59-year-old yuan changjun, who has dedicated himself to this ancient craft for over 30 years.
march 17, 2023
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china's cultural "gene bank" stuns the public
the other three branches of the institute are located in hangzhou, east china's zhejiang province, xi'an in northwest china's shaanxi province and guangzhou.
february 24, 2023
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chinese love story: legend of the white snake
the valentine's day again sheds a spotlight on this ancient legend.
february 15, 2023
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lantern craftsman upholds 2,000-year-old tradition in hangzhou
an 80-year-old man in china's hangzhou is dedicated to preserving and carrying forward the xixing lantern-making skills, a 2,000-year-old craft now protected as an intangible cultural heritage.
february 6, 2023