Third-Generation Artisan Xu Zhen Makes Fish Lanterns for Spring Festival
As Chinese New Year approaches, Xu Zhen, a third-generation fish lantern craftsman in Zhejiang Province, rushes to complete his creations to welcome the Spring Festival.
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As Chinese New Year approaches, Xu Zhen, a third-generation fish lantern craftsman in Zhejiang Province, rushes to complete his creations to welcome the Spring Festival.
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A Spring Festival exhibition in Beijing showcases over 120 forms of intangible cultural heritage, offering a festive preview ahead of Chinese New Year.