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Meet the folk painters of Yunnan: Their life stories, told in paint

Shanghai artist Shen Jianhua established a folk art studio in Dali, teaching Bai villagers to document their rural life through painting. This initiative has empowered local women to preserve their cultural heritage and transform their lives through creative expression.
07-Jan-2026

Nature's quiet pause before spring: Xiao Han (Minor Cold) arrives

Monday marks this year's Xiao Han (Minor Cold). This solar term signals the onset of the coldest period of the year.
05-Jan-2026

University students gather in Harbin for annual snow sculpture contest

The 18th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest kicked off on Sunday, at Harbin Engineering University in China's Heilongjiang Province.
05-Jan-2026

Chongqing trees get cozy in colorful sweaters

At the Chongqing Rongchuang Resort in the Shapingba District of the city, several trees have been wrapped in brightly colored "sweaters," transforming them into winter fairies.
05-Jan-2026
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From soil to story: Inside Bai folk art

In the Bai communities of Dali, southwest China, folk painting vividly transforms everyday life into stories.
04-Jan-2026
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China chic: How clothing reflects cultural confidence

For many, wearing these garments is more than a fashion choice – it is a living dialogue with history, a personal expression of identity, and a playful yet meaningful way to engage with China's cultural heritage.
03-Jan-2026

Jia ma: From ancient gods to viral prints

Jia ma, a thousand-year-old woodblock print tradition of the Bai people in southwest China, was once used in rituals to pray for protection and good fortune.
03-Jan-2026

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