🇧🇷 Arpoador Beach A Beautiful Day
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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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Watch as a tiny baby monkey is rescued in a moment filled with tension, courage, and compassion. This powerful scene is a reminder of the bond between humans and animals — and the importance of every life.
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#monkeyrescue #babymonkey #animalrescue #motivation #heartwarming #wildlifehelp #kindnessmatters #emotionalmoment #monkeylove #inspiration
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Is it a real "gold card" or just a flashy scam? 💳🏋️♂️ This video dives into a bizarre story involving immigration promises, a Trump-branded gym, and a suspicious “gold card” that might be more empty than elite. Featuring commentary from @FoodXBert — get the full scoop and decide for yourself.
#trump #goldcard #immigrationscam #scamalert #gymmembership #foodxbert #controversy #viralnews #goldcardtruth #immigrationfraud
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浅草新名物の抹茶チョコクレープ🍵京都の最高級抹茶をたっぷり練り込んで作る抹茶生地は超濃厚！ #東京グルメ
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Japan's No.1 Giant Parfait! A colossal 120cm-long dessert tower 🍨💎 that lets you indulge in an extravagant assortment of sweets all at once! #sweetloversunite
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