Holiday heritage and horse themed handicrafts

The exhibition thronged with visitors on February 14 in the run-up to Chinese New Year, which fell on February 17
Festive lanterns from different regions of China on display
Flour sculptures, which are traditionally made during the Spring Festival in north China
Artistic depictions of horses on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing
Traditional festive decorations at the entrance of the exhibition

During last month's Chinese New Year holiday, one of Beijing's most visited Spring Festival-themed exhibitions was hosted by the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The exhibition combined experiences related to traditional New Year customs with displays of intangible cultural heritage, including traditional sculptures made of flour as well as sculptures, paintings and handicrafts celebrating the Year of the Horse.

(Text and photos by Wei Yao)

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