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Spring Festival travel rush in SW China
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- Spring Festival travel rush in SW China
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- 43 minutes ago
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- On the international train of the China-Laos Railway, passengers from different countries gather together to enjoy the cross-border Spring Festival Gala and share the New Year blessings! Today is the Little New Year in southern China. Wish you all the best as you bid farewell to the old and welcome the new! #MorningChina #2025ChineseNewYear
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- 20 million yellow croakers hit the market in SE China's Fujian
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- 16 hours ago
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- As the Spring Festival approaches, demand for yellow croakers is surging. In Luoyuan County, southeast China's Fujian Province, 20 million yellow croakers are htting the market. Fishermen strike the cage railings and slap the water's surface, producing sounds that entice the fish to the surface, making them easier to catch. #2025ChineseNewYear #Trending
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- A heartwarming scene of travelers heading home during Spring Festival travel rush
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- 16 hours ago
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- As the Spring Festival travel rush begins, a heartwarming scene unfolds as millions of travelers make their way back to their hometowns. This moment symbolizes the deep-rooted traditions and the unbreakable bond between Chinese people and their families, no matter the distance.
#Trending #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Peruvian paleontologists discover 9-million-year-old shark fossil
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- 16 hours ago
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- Recently, paleontologists in Peru discovered a shark fossil dating back 9 million years. It is believed that this shark is an ancestor of the great white shark, which once inhabited the southern Pacific Ocean and preferred to feed on sardines.
#Trending
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- Stuffed pork with lotus leaves
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- 17 hours ago
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- Stuffed pork with lotus leaves, often called the “Top Scholar Dish”, is a beloved Chinese New Year specialty in Hakka households. It is a traditional gift when visiting friends and family. In Lutang Village, Ganzhou City, east China’s Jiangxi Province, locals wrap marinated chunks of pork in lotus leaves, shaping them into ingot-like forms, symbolizing family unity and prosperity for the New Year. #2025ChineseNewYear #ChinainSeconds #ChineseCulture #TastyChina
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- Savory delights of preserved foods in E China's Zhejiang
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- 17 hours ago
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- Preserved foods like soy sauce duck have become popular Spring Festival specialties, attracting tourists and locals in Anchang ancient town, Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. In addition to these savory treats, visitors can savor traditional snacks like hand-pulled sugar and Dingsheng cakes while enjoying cultural crafts such as cotton fluffing. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Vibrant Lion Dance Festival in Guangzhou kicks off Spring Festival Celebrations
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- 23 hours ago
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- The 2025 Lingnan Lion Dance Folk Culture Festival in Guangzhou is in full swing, bringing the festive spirit to life at Baomo Garden. As part of the city's Spring Festival celebrations, the lion dance — a cherished tradition symbolizing strength and courage — takes center stage. Aerial lion dance performers took to the skies, stepping onto flying devices to deliver a thrilling show above the water, blending traditional lion dance culture with modern technology. It's a stunning showcase of Lingnan's cultural heritage, filled with energy, blessings, and plenty of festive cheer. #ChineseCulture #2025SpringFestivalInLens #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Dragon boat racers glide to victory on frozen waters of northeast China
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- 23 hours ago
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- The thrilling Ice Dragon Boat Races have kicked off in Xilinhot City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, where 16 teams are competing for a spot in the finals. The event has drawn over 2,000 spectators, whose cheers and chants fill the air with excitement. This unique twist on the traditional dragon boat race brings the action onto the ice, blending centuries-old cultural heritage with an innovative sporting challenge. The dragon-shaped boats, equipped with ice blades, glide across the frozen surface as teams race in perfect synchronization, their rhythm guided by the drumbeats that echo through the cold winter air. It's a spectacle of speed, passion, and tradition, redefining the boundaries of winter sports. #ChineseCulture #ChinainLens
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- Jumping Dishes: A vibrant Yi tradition celebrating upcoming Spring Festival
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- As the Spring Festival approaches, the village of Nanjian in Yunnan's Yi Autonomous County prepares for a grand feast featuring a special tradition: the "Jumping Dishes" ceremony. This unique Yi tradition combines singing, dancing, and acrobatics to serve meals, embodying the highest form of respect and hospitality within the Yi culture. With a history rooted in tradition, "Jumping Dishes" seamlessly blends dance, music, and culinary art, creating a vibrant and unforgettable dining experience. #ChineseCulture #2025SpringFestivalInLens #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Chinese 'artificial sun' sets milestone record toward fusion power generation
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- China's "artificial sun" maintained a steady-state high-confinement plasma operation for a remarkable 1,066 seconds on Monday, setting a new world record and marking a breakthrough in the quest for fusion power generation. #Trending
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- Experience the colorful Chinese New Year customs in C China
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- 23 hours ago
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- The soft glutinous rice cake and delicious cured meat showcase the overwhelming Chinese New Year atmosphere.
Welcome to Huotuo Village in Jishou City, central China’s Hunan Province, and feel the warm reunion at the end of the year, surrounded by joyful songs and laughter! #MorningChina
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- Missing black goats found with a drone in S China's Guangxi
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- 2 days ago
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- A farmer recently reported he lost 30 black goats he had just purchased for 38,000 yuan (about $ 5200) in Bama Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Acting on the farmer's clues, local police deployed a drone to search for the missing herd. Within two hours, the goats were found on a nearby mountain. #ChorusofLife #ChinainSeconds
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- First snowfall of the year graces Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui
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- 2 days ago
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- The first snowfall of the year has arrived at Jiuhua Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province. A delicate layer of snow has settled on the forest floor, highlighting the majestic peaks and unique rock formations, creating a serene and picturesque winter scene. #SeeChina
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- Winter Fishing Festival in Xinjiang: Netting for a bountiful year
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- 2 days ago
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- Recently, the Winter Fishing Festival in Manas County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, kicked off with a netting ceremony. Visitors vitnessed a bountiful catch against the icy landscape, symbolizing a prosperous year ahead. A highlight of the event is the auction of the “head fish” — the first and heaviest fish pulled from the net, representing good fortune and prosperity. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Thrilling shuttlecock kicking competition held in China
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- 2 days ago
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- Get ready for a thrilling display of skill at the shuttlecock kicking competition in China! Watch as talented players showcase their incredible footwork and jaw-dropping tricks. #Trending
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- Ice skating marathon held in NE China
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- 2 days ago
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- Recently, a series of thrilling winter sports competitions were held on the Songhua River in Jilin Province, including an ice skating marathon, an ice dragon boat race, snow running, and a snow football match. Nearly 3,000 winter sports enthusiasts gathered to showcase their skills and passion for ice and snow sports. It was a celebration of athleticism and the spirit of winter!
#Trending
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- Little drummer Zhao Zijun: I want to be a "Drum Master" when I grow up
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- As the Spring Festival approaches, traditional folk performance troupes across northwest China’s Gansu Province have started their intense rehearsals. Seven-year-old Zhao Zijun has been practicing for two years. The “children’s version” of the traditional Lanzhou Taiping Drum moves effortlessly in his hands, each gesture precise and rhythmic. Alongside the adults in his village, he uses the drumbeats to convey New Year blessings.
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- Hai'an welcomes new year with giant ‘fish king'
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- 2 days ago
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- In Hai'an, east China's Jiangsu Province, the highlight of the annual winter fishing festival was the unveiling of a massive 33 kilograms "fish king," caught in Baidian Town. #Trending
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- New Year goods fair opens in E China's Jiangxi
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- 2 days ago
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- Consumers can participate in a pig-catching event at the New Year goods fair in Xiangdong District, Pingxiang City, east China's Jiangxi Province. The bazaar also features a variety of local specialties, including cured meats, fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products. Its abundance of choices draws numerous villagers to shop and enjoy the festive atmosphere. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Copper hotpot banquet lights up SW China's Yunnan
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The copper hotpot banquet brought vibrant festivities to Bazhai Town of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Each pot brims with delicious treats like crispy pork, ham, and meatballs, symbolizing heartfelt blessings. An impressive 208 steaming hotpots stretch out like a "long snake," winding through the streets. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Flame for 9th Asian Winter Games lit in Harbin
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The flame for the 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit at Sun Island Scenic Area in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Monday, with the Opening Ceremony for the ninth edition of the continental competition just 18 days away. #Trending #2025HarbinAsianWinterGames
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- Shenzhou-19 crew completes second series of extravehicular activities
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- 2 days ago
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- Members of the Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) at 01:12 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday. #Trending #SpaceChina #Shenzhou19
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- Have a joyful trip in Shandong
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- 2 days ago
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- During the Spring Festival travel rush, tourists are also enjoy the New Year celebration! While traveling on the high-speed rail across east China's Shandong Province, passengers can experience intangible cultural heritage, watch performances, try their hand at making handicrafts, and enjoy a cultural feast! #MorningChina
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- CERES-1 Soars: China's first commercial rocket launch of 2025
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- 2 days ago
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- Beijing-based rocket maker Galactic Energy's launch of the CERES-1 rocket on Monday has marked the first commercial rocket launch in China for 2025. A CERES-1 Y16 carrier rocket blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 6:11 p.m. on January 20 on a mission dubbed "On Your Shoulders." It delivered five satellites, including the Yunyao-1 37~40 and the JTX A-05 satellites, into a 535-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit. #Trending
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- Fire dragon dance celebrates upcoming Spring Festival
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- 2 days ago
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- In Shiqiao Ancient Town of Dazhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, a centuries-old spectacle bursts to life as the "fire dragon" dance through bustling streets. Amid the thunder of drums and the crackle of fireworks, locals and visitors gather to witness this vibrant folk tradition. Rooted in a thousand years of history, the performance aims to usher in a bountiful new year, blending cultural heritage with a dazzling display of community spirit. #2025SpringFestivalInLens #2025ChineseNewYear #ChineseCulture
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- Wooden-bench dragon dance performed to welcome upcoming Spring Festival
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- 2 days ago
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- Villagers perform a wooden-bench dragon dance to welcome upcoming Spring Festival in Lishui City of east China's Zhejiang Province, dazzling both locals and tourists. Each dragon is meticulously crafted from bamboo, wood, and paper, incorporating calligraphy, painting, and paper-cutting techniques into a vibrant display of folk art. #2025SpringFestivalInLens #2025ChineseNewYear #ChineseCulture
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- Shenzhou-19 crew perform work on extraterrestrial survival technology
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- 2 days ago
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- The Shenzhou-19 crew on board China's space station has performed work related to experiments on the technology of artificial photosynthesis for extraterrestrial survival. #Trending #SpaceChina
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- Dish-passing skills shine at "1,000-meter-long banquet" in SW China's Chongqing
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- 3 days ago
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- A traditional "1,000-meter-long banquet" was held in Zhongshan ancient town, Jiangjin District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality to welcome the Spring Festival. A highlight of the event was "dapen," a unique dish-passing technique that ensured swift and efficient serving. Locals wowed the crowd with their masterful demonstrations. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Tarim Oilfield hits 20 million tonnes record in ultra-deep oil and gas production
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- China's largest ultra-deep oil and gas production base, the Tarim Oilfield, achieved a milestone in 2024 by producing 20.47 million tonnes of oil and gas equivalent from depths exceeding 6,000 meters, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced on Jan.19.
#Trending
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- 16 C919 aircraft join spring festival travel rush
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- This year, 16 domestically produced C919 aircraft are participating in China's Spring Festival travel rush, representing a significant increase compared with the previous year. The involvement of these domestically produced aircraft in this major event highlights the country's progress in science and industry, serving as a testament to years of dedicated research and innovation. #Trending
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- Western black-crowned gibbons captured in SW China's Yunnan
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Infrared cameras captured rare footage of western black-crowned gibbons strolling and playing in the Wuliangshan National Nature Reserve, their habitat in southwest China's Yunnan Province. It is a nationally protected species in China, with an estimated population of only about 1,400. They are primarily distributed across the Wuliang and Ailao Mountain regions in Yunnan. #ChorusofLife #ChinainSeconds
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- World's tallest bridge completes closure in SW China's Guizhou
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Huajiang grand canyon bridge of the Liuzhi-Anlong expressway, the world's tallest bridge under construction, completed its closure on January 17. This steel truss suspension bridge stretches 2,890 meters, with a main span of 1,420 meters and a deck-to-water height of 625 meters. Once completed, it will set new records as the world's tallest bridge and the longest mountain suspension bridge. #Trending
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- TikTok restores service in U.S.
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- TikTok resumed its service in the United States on Jan.19, hours after it was suspended, blocking access to millions of users across the country.
#Trending
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- Cultural exchanges between Chinese, American users being boosted on RedNote
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Recently, Chinese social media RedNote has welcome an influx of U.S. TikTok users. The app, known as Xiaohongshu in China, has opened up unexpected avenues for cultural exchanges between Chinese and American users.
Language hurdles have aroused curiosity, inspiring users to exchange details of their daily lives and traditions. Participants from both nations are using the platform to learn about each other's culture and build bridges that transcend politics and geography.
#Trending
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- Yunnan's Water-Splashing Festival: A celebration of tradition and joy
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- 3 days ago
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- The Water-Splashing Festival in southwest China's Yunnan Province, a traditional celebration, is regarded as one of the most important festivals observed by the Dai and De'ang ethnic people in the prefecture. It draws thousands of locals and visitors each year and symbolizes purification and the welcoming of the Dai New Year, fostering a sense of unity and renewal. #ChinainSeconds #ChineseCulture#HeritageandInheritors
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- Fishermen celebrate fish harvest at Luhun reservoir in C China
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The annual winter fishing event at Luhun Reservoir in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, is in full swing, with excitement and energy filling the air. Watch as fishermen haul in their plentiful catch and the waters come alive, capturing the joy of the harvest in this vibrant celebration of tradition. #ChinainLens #ChineseCulture
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- Singapore's Chinatown celebrates Spring Festival with lantern display
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Singapore's Chinatown has presented a snake-themed lantern display and vibrant decorations in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, drawing locals and tourists alike to soak in the joyous atmosphere of the Year of the Snake, arriving Jan 29. #2025SpringFestivalInLens #2025ChineseNewYear #ChineseCulture
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- Fishermen busy with collecting seaweed as harvest season comes in Fujian
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The kelp harvest season has kicked off in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, with fishermen busy gathering the seaweed. Join in the celebration of this bustling and rewarding time for the local community. #ChinainLens #ChineseCulture
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- Enjoy village gala in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County
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- 3 days ago
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- Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, located in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant local traditions. One of the most celebrated events is the village gala, a vibrant and colorful festival that showcases the unique customs, music, dance, and craftsmanship of the Qiang people. #MorningChina
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- Dance and acrobatics
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- 3 days ago
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- This performance showcases the perfect combination of strength and softness. #BlowYourMind
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- Welcoming the Spring Festival with tofu grinding in N China's Shanxi
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- In Dayang Ancient Town, Jincheng City, north China's Shanxi Province, grinding tofu before the Spring Festival symbolizes hopes for a blessed and prosperous year. This cherished tradition is deeply rooted in local culture. As the holiday approaches, tofu workshops buzz with activity. Their steaming pots and the rich aroma of soybeans fill the air with festive cheer. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear
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- Traditional handmade noodles in high demand in E China's Anhui
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- 4 days ago
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- Recently, traditional handmade noodles from Zhangmuqiao Town, Shucheng County, in east China's Anhui Province, have entered the peak season for production and sales. Noodle makers are making the most of the sunny weather to prepare and dry the noodles, supplying the holiday market. The craft of making Zhangmuqiao noodles has been passed down for centuries. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear #2025SpringFestivalInLens
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- Three male red-bellied pheasants court a female in Shaanxi
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- 4 days ago
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- In Baliguan Township, Hanzhong, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, three male red-bellied pheasants compete for the attention of a female, showcasing a courtship display. #ChorusofLife #ChinainSeconds
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- Chinese New Year Lantern Festival kicks off at Yuexiu Park in Guangzhou
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- 4 days ago
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- The Spring Festival lantern show at Yuexiu Park in south China's Guangzhou City has officially kicked off, showcasing 75 stunning displays that depict fish, snakes, and kumquat trees. As one of the city's major cultural events for the Chinese New Year, the show will run until February 16. #2025SpringFestivalInLens #2025ChineseNewYear #ChineseCulture
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- Martial arts
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- This martial arts performance showcases the unique charm of Chinese Kung Fu. #BlowYourMind
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- Yellow millet cake: A traditional snack with good meaning
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- In Fuding City, southeast China's Fujian Province, yellow millet cake is a must-have treat for every household during the Spring Festival. Also known as gardenia rice cake, it is made primarily from japonica rice and infused with gardenia, offering a distinctive fragrance and a chewy texture. #Trending #2025ChineseNewYear #2025SpringFestivalInLens
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- 71-year-old "Hardcore Grandpa" smashes 100-meter record with a 13.97-second sprint
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A 71-year-old man from Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, has recently gone viral on The Internet for an extraordinary feat. With a blazing 13.97-second performance in the 100-meter sprint, he became the first 70+ person in China to break the 14-second barrier, setting a new national record at 13.97 seconds. Hence the name "Hardcore Grandpa" by Netizens. #ChinaFace #ChinaHeartbeats #ChineseCulture
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- Folk music performance
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- This Chinese folk music group presents Chinese style in an innovative way. #BlowYourMind
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- Magical night at the Lantern Festival
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Lantern Festival in southwest China's Yunnan Province lights up the night with thousands of lanterns soaring into the sky. The vibrant celebration, filled with glowing colors and festive spirit, symbolizes hope and good fortune. #SeeChina #ChinainSeconds #ChineseCulture
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- Unique scene of Mingyong Glacier
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Mingyong Glacier in southwest China's Yunnan Province blends stunning natural beauty with rich cultural heritage. #SeeChina #ChinainSeconds #ChineseCulture
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