Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Savor the rich aroma of Uji matcha in a creamy tiramisu served in a traditional wooden masu box—an elegant harmony of Japanese and Italian desserts.

#matchatiramisu #ujimatcha #wagashi #japanesedessert #cafevibes #dessertlovers #japaneats

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Man Rescues Dog From Fierce Kangaroo!

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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The Chessboard Game! ♟ A delicious triple chocolate cake in disguise. 🍫

Chinese Tradition

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Step into the vivid world of Woodblock New Year Prints (木版年画) — a traditional Chinese folk art once used to celebrate the Lunar New Year with colour, luck, and meaning. These hand-carved, brightly printed works were not just art; they were symbols of protection, prosperity, and storytelling, passed down through generations.

Now, in New Zealand’s multicultural and artistic landscape, this ancient practice is being reinterpreted by Kiwi artists, educators, and cultural communities. From printmaking studios in Wellington to Lunar New Year festivals in Auckland and Christchurch, woodblock New Year prints are making a comeback — not just as beautiful décor, but as a deeply symbolic cross-cultural dialogue.

With rising interest in heritage art, slow print techniques, and East Asian aesthetics, Aotearoa is embracing 木版年画 in ways both traditional and modern. They’re being used in:

Art exhibitions and gallery installations exploring identity and diaspora

School and university programs teaching cultural literacy through hands-on printmaking

Local design markets showcasing sustainable, hand-crafted giftware

Collaborations between Māori and Chinese artists focused on whakapapa and pattern-based storytelling

This resurgence is more than nostalgic — it’s a statement. A statement that even in a digital world, people still crave human touch, cultural richness, and ritual connection.

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#woodblockprintnz #chinesenewyearnz #lunarnewyearartnz #heritagecraftnz #culturalartnz #multiculturalnz #printmakingnz #folkartnz #nzasianart #slowartnz #traditionalprintnz

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Ready for a creative mashup of retro childhood games and geeky 3D printing fun? In this video/tutorial, I show you how I designed and printed my very own Pokémon-themed Gonggi stones—perfect for quick games on the go and guaranteed to spark conversations with fellow fans.

🧠 What’s Gonggi?
Gonggi is a classic Korean game played with small stones or plastic pieces—sort of like a mix between jacks and juggling. It’s addictive, competitive, and super portable.

Now imagine that... but with tiny Pokémon figures as your playing stones.

#3dprintedpokemon #gonggigame #3dprintinghowto #diyboardgames #portablegaming #pokemondiy #3dprintprojects #makersgonnamake #koreangonggi #printandplaygames

Austin Bryan

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THE LUCKIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH 🤯 (thrown another chance at life) #shorts