Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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𝘾𝙚𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙡 Tarte 100% vanille 🖤 #cedricgrolet & #lemeurice

Austin Bryan

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Despicable Me 4_ OH YEAH!

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Beautiful Street Fashion Outfits Style #shorts

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

Austin Bryan

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THE GREATEST WORKERS ON EARTH 🤯 (do inspirational) #shorts

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Say hello to the Potoo—one of the world’s most fascinating (and adorably odd) birds! With its wide eyes, camouflaged feathers, and quirky expressions, the Potoo is a true wildlife gem that blends mystery, cuteness, and comedy all in one.

In this short clip, you’ll get a glimpse of:

The Potoo’s signature "surprised" look

Its expert tree-trunk camouflage

Why bird lovers and meme fans alike can’t get enough of it

Perfect for anyone who loves unusual animals, adorable birds, and nature’s weirdest wonders.

#potoobird #weirdandwonderful #cuteanimals #animallife #wildlifeshorts #birdwatching #funnybirds #camouflageexpert #memebird #cuteanimal #naturelovers #birdoftheday #animalove