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When Tradition Meets TikTok: Ancient Lanterns Get a Modern Glow-Up
Imagine lanterns shaped like koi fish 'swimming' through village streets for six centuries! This magical scene comes alive every Chinese New Year in Shexian County's Wangmantian and Zhanqi villages, where glowing aquatic creations symbolize prosperity and cultural pride.
But these aren't your grandma's paper fish – young artisans like Pan Min and Wang Chengfeng are reimagining the craft through 3D printing and LED lighting. \"We're making cultural heritage click with Gen Z,\" says Wang, showing lantern prototypes that blend Ming Dynasty aesthetics with Instagrammable flair.
From Mountain Streams to Global Screens
The lanterns' new wave of popularity isn't just local – creative spinoffs now range from smartphone cases to augmented reality filters. CGTN's June 17 documentary will showcase how these paper swimmers are making splashy transitions into digital art and sustainable design.
As night falls in Huizhou, one thing's clear: When 600 years of tradition meets TikTok-ready innovation, cultural preservation gets seriously lit .
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This magical scene comes alive every Chinese New Year in Shexian County's Wangmantian and Zhanqi villages, where glowing aquatic creations symbolize prosperity and cultural pride.
– young artisans like Pan Min and Wang Chengfeng are reimagining the craft through 3D printing and LED lighting. \"We're making cultural heritage click with Gen Z,\" says Wang, showing lantern prototypes that blend Ming Dynasty aesthetics with Instagrammable flair.
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