I Was Not Expecting That! 😂
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Celebrate 10 years of Gangnam Style today! The first video to hit 1 Billion views
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Domino's VS Papa John's Pizza Boss #shorts
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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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Get to know 新しい学校のリーダーズ (Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders), the avant-garde Japanese group that's redefining the music scene! In this video, we spotlight the amazing talents of Kanon, Mizyu, and Rin, three of the dynamic leaders behind AG’s bold and boundary-pushing music.
From their unique fashion styles to their powerful performances, these artists blend rock, pop, and experimental sounds to create music that's impossible to ignore. Don't miss out—subscribe to stay updated on all things AG and join the movement of innovative Japanese music!
#新しい学校のリーダーズ #atarashiigakko #subscribe #kanon #mizyu #rin #leaders #ag #japan #avantgarde #japanesemusic #rockpopfusion #experimentalmusic #musicrevolution #agfans
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