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Censer Sensibility
A 2,000-year-old gilt-bronze incense burner known as the Boshan Censer from the Western Han Dynasty bridges ancient history with contemporary storytelling due to its perceived connection to blockbuster Nezha 2
Rites of Spring
The Spring Festival has been inscribed onto UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, recognizing its rich cultural traditions, social significance and contribution to family values
Magnetic Attraction
Blending traditional craftsmanship with modern flair, a fridge magnet inspired by a Ming Dynasty crown is topping souvenir sales while drawing public attention to the precious headpiece’s history
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Echoes of Resilience
Weihsien Internment Camp, where over 2,000 civilians were interned by Japanese forces during World War II, now stands as a universal memorial to human perseverance
Phoenix Rising
A 3,000-year-old bronze wine vessel has risen from the ashes to become a cultural ambassador for its native province while inspiring a tasty summertime treat
Casting Light
The possible connections to sun worship of a mysterious artifact from Sanxingdui raise intriguing questions about the origins and influences of the lost Shu culture