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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Aprende a llevar a cabo la reparación de curvas de concreto con este tutorial paso a paso. La **reparación de concreto** es esencial para mantener la integridad de las estructuras de tu hogar y asegurar una superficie nivelada y duradera. En este video, te mostraremos las mejores técnicas y materiales para restaurar curvas de concreto de manera eficiente. Descubre cómo evaluar los daños, preparar la superficie y aplicar el nuevo concreto. Nuestro enfoque claro y detallado te permitirá obtener resultados profesionales sin necesidad de ser un experto. Ideal para propietarios de viviendas, constructores y entusiastas del bricolaje, este video cubre todos los aspectos del proceso de **reparación de curvas de concreto**. Además, te ofreceremos consejos útiles sobre el tiempo de curado y el mantenimiento del concreto reparado. ¡No dejes que las imperfecciones arruinen la estética de tu espacio! Mira hasta el final para obtener trucos que te ayudarán a mejorar tus habilidades en **mejoras del hogar** y en **construcción de concreto**. #ReparaciónDeConcreto #CurvasDeConcreto #MejorasDelHogar #Construcción #DIY #EstructurasDeConcreto #Bricolaje #MantenimientoDeConcreto
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Witness the breathtaking beauty of HANA ‘ROSE’ 🌹🤍 as it comes alive on stage at DayDay SUPER LIVE 2025. Featuring a stunning lineup including KOHARU, JISOO, CHIKA, and YURI, this unforgettable performance blends elegance, emotion, and unity in every move. With HANA at the heart of it all, ROSE blooms into a symbol of strength and softness on one of Japan’s most electrifying live stages. This is more than a show—it’s a visual and emotional journey.
#daydayライブ #dayday #hana #rose #koharu #jisoo #chika #yuri #superlive2025 #liveperformance #stagemagic #bloomonstage #japaneseidols #danceandemotion #visualelegance #shorts
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