🥇 Gold medal winner US Nationals Ninja #letsgo #2024worldchampion #ninjawarrior #olympics #unaa #fyp
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Discover the delicate beauty and cultural depth of the oiled paper umbrella (油纸伞) — a traditional Chinese and East Asian craft that’s quietly making a return in New Zealand’s art circles, heritage festivals, and eco-conscious design markets. Handcrafted with bamboo frames, hand-painted motifs, and waterproofed with natural tung oil, these umbrellas were once essentials for everyday life and ceremonial use across Asia.
In Aotearoa, the oiled paper umbrella is gaining traction not only as a cultural artefact but as a symbol of slow craftsmanship and sustainable living. From Chinese New Year celebrations in Auckland and Dunedin to boutique stores in Wellington featuring curated handmade goods, this umbrella carries a sense of elegance and meaning that resonates with Kiwi values of authenticity and storytelling.
Whether you’re a collector of Asian antiques, a set designer, a sustainable fashion lover, or simply someone drawn to the poetic beauty of hand-painted heritage, the oiled paper umbrella holds a special place. It invites us to pause, reflect, and protect not just from rain — but from the erosion of cultural memory.
NZ Relevance Highlights:
Fits into NZ’s growing appreciation for handmade, natural products
Popular at cultural festivals (e.g., Lantern Festival, Moon Festival)
Ideal for film, theatre, and wedding design with East Asian influences
Appeals to heritage educators and multicultural classrooms
Represents cross-cultural connections between Māori and Chinese artisanship in shared respect for nature-based materials
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#oiledpaperumbrellanz #traditionalcraftnz #chineseculturenz #slowcraftnz #ecodesignnz #asianheritagenz #lanternfestivalnz #handmadeumbrellanz #culturalartsnz #kiwicraftcollectors #nzasianfusion
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Step into the surreal world of Painting Illusions as artists rehearse for Coachella 2025! 🎨🎡 This behind-the-scenes look blends visual art, music, and performance in a mesmerizing preview of what’s coming to the desert stage. Get ready for a festival experience like no other.
#coachella2025 #paintingillusions #festivalrehearsals #artmeetsmusic #behindthescenes #coachellavibes #visualperformance #desertstage #creativefusion #festivalmagic
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Grafica (C) 2025 Mirko Persico
Autore: Mirko Persico
Compositore: Mirko Persico
Interprete: Mirko Persico
Esecutore: Mirko Persico
Registrato nel mese di Aprile 2020 presso il Folinello.
(P) 2020 Mirko Persico (C) Mirko Persico
Codice ISRC della traccia: ITJID2500146
Codice ISWC dell'opera: T-333.275.218-4
Prodotto in Italia
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Watch this fun and exciting horse challenge—full of skill, surprises, and incredible moments you won’t forget.
#horsechallenge #equestrian #funchallenge #animals #ridingskills #horselovers #epicmoments
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