FINAL DESTINATION IN REAL LIFE 🤯 (highly favored by angels) #shorts
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The Shipping Box! 📦 Special delivery ready to ship! Who should I send it to? #amauryguichon
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Flower Reverse Effect 🌼📱 #flowers #sunset #photoshoot
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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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VAPOR HEADLIGHT RESTORATION find it on Amazon! 😎
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Witness the wildest misadventures of the unluckiest people on Earth! In this thrilling short video, we delve into the most outrageous stories where terrible ideas led to absolutely shocking outcomes. 💥 From epic fails to unexpected disasters, these real-life blunders highlight how one bad decision can spiral into chaos. Join us as we explore the darker side of luck, showcasing the hilarity and absurdity of unfortunate events. Perfect for fans of crazy stories, unexpected twists, and those who appreciate a good laugh at life's unpredictability! Don't miss these jaw-dropping moments that remind us all to think twice before acting! Subscribe for more entertaining shorts and uncover the stories behind the seemingly unlucky events that happen to people every day. #EpicFails #BadIdeas #UnluckyMoments #FunnyFails #UnexpectedDisasters #Shorts #LifeLessons #CrazyStories
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