Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Step into the world of wagashi with an 84-year-old artisan whose delicate hands and decades of experience bring Japan's traditional sweets to life. This heartwarming journey showcases the beauty, precision, and spirit behind every handmade piece.

#wagashi #japanesesweets #traditionalcrafts #masterartisan #japaneseculture #wagashimaking #foodart #sweettradition #respectelders #shortdocumentary

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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How I taught my dog to let me trim her paws ✂️ #pomeranian #dog

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

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I miss being an Alien! 😝👽

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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明明是画的，狗狗为什么能钻过去呢？#3d

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Cruising the skatepark under the stars with killer rock tunes and unstoppable girl power. Whether on wheels or boards, the night belongs to those who ride free.

#nightsesh #rockvibes #skatelife #skateparkvibes #skatergirlpower #rollerskating #californiaskate #girlpowermovement #patinslife #rollervibes