Yulin Lanterns

Guangxi
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Lanterns, also known as "colorful lanterns" and "lanterns", are cultural products of China's traditional agricultural era, combining life functions with artistic characteristics. Lanterns have been an important entertainment culture of the Han nationality for thousands of years. They not only have the function of "Nuo Opera" to pay tribute to gods, but also have the value of entertaining people. They are a treasure of the Han nationality's folk culture. Lantern master Guo Jiaxin makes lanterns with fine workmanship, clear patterns and diverse varieties. The lanterns he makes use of painting, calligraphy, binding, printing and other techniques, and have high artistic appreciation. The scale, output and sales volume are first-class in the local area, representing the highest level of Luchuan lantern production. Lanterns, a traditional folk handicraft with a long history, have been inherited and developed, and have played a great role in the continuation of rural folk culture.

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