Trending in China | Xiashi colored lanterns

Xiashi colored lanterns originated in Xiashi Town, Haining of East China's Zhejiang Province 1200 years ago. It gained renown in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and became an imperial tribute in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Known for its meticulous and elegant designs, the art uses materials like rice paper, bamboo splints, and lead wire to create lifelike, three-dimensional lanterns. The art was included in the first national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006.

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