China International Cartoon & Animation Festival (CICAF) in Hangzhou just wrapped up, blending cutting-edge CGI and traditional storytelling. Think Studio Ghibli meets Wandering Earth vibes! 🎨 Experts say China’s animation industry is growing faster than a TikTok trend, with global studios eyeing collaborations.
Lion Dance Queens Break Barriers
A women-led lion dance troupe in Guangzhou is flipping the script on this 1,500-year-old tradition. 🦁💥 Their high-energy performances—complete with acrobatics—are going viral, proving gender stereotypes belong in the history books. Mulan who? 👑
China-Malaysia Education Boom
Over 50,000 students swapped between China and Malaysia this year—a 50% jump since 2020! 🎓✨ From Mandarin crash courses to nasi lemak cooking classes, these exchanges are building real-world ‘cultural TikTok’ networks.
Nollywood’s Blockbuster Moment
Nigeria’s film industry is now the world’s second-largest by output, pumping out 2,500+ films yearly. 📽️ Investors are flocking to fund fresh stories about tech startups and urban life, with streaming platforms like Netflix jumping on the bandwagon. Lights, camera, Afrobeats! 🚀
