Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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12" Brocade Crown to Red Strobe w/Red Strobe Small Flowers Rise/Gold Tail #yungfengdisplayshells

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Join us as we dive into the beauty of October, a month filled with vibrant autumn colors, cozy festivities, and seasonal delights. Discover fun ideas for fall activities, from pumpkin picking to Halloween preparations, and explore how to embrace the spirit of this enchanting time of year. Tune in for tips on enjoying the harvest season and creating memorable moments with family and friends. Don’t miss out on capturing the essence of October! #October #AutumnVibes #FallFestivities #Halloween #SeasonalChanges Explore related videos in this category: https://vidude.com/videos/category/0

Chinese Tradition

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Learn how to make classic Chinese pastries featuring lotus seed paste, salted egg yolk, and coconut—a perfect balance of sweet, rich, and traditional flavors.

#chinesepastry #lotusdessert #eggyolkpastry #coconutdessert #traditionalfood #chinesedessert #mooncakestyle

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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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

Cozy Hut

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Watch as I transform a blank wall into a vertical paradise for my cat—complete with climbing shelves, tunnels, and cozy nooks!

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