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Lantern craftsman upholds 2,000-year-old tradition in Hangzhou

Xinhua | Updated: 2023-02-06 10:38

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An 80-year-old man in China's Hangzhou is dedicated to preserving and carrying forward the Xixing lantern-making skills, a 2,000-year-old craft now protected as an intangible cultural heritage.

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