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Chinese Daily Photos of 2023!!
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Paddlers and crew compete during the final of the 2023 Cross-Strait Dragon Boat Race on June 4, 2023, in Xiamen, Fujian province. The event attracted a total of 47 dragon boat teams from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]
A child's eye is caught by a vintage car at a race circuit in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on June 3, 2023. Some 30 vintage cars and 100 supercars took part in a parade that passed through well-known locations in the city. [Photo by Ma Jian/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Herders drive livestock to traditional summer pastures for grazing in Fuhai county in Altay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on June 4, 2023. Herders in the region still follow a centuries-old migration route for livestock, driving their beasts to higher-altitude areas for grazing before summer, and taking them back down before winter. [Photo/China News Service]
A girl tries on mechanical arms at the Maker Faire, a carnival for DIYers, on the Bund in Shanghai on June 3, 2023. The event brings science enthusiasts, craftspeople and educators together to showcase their creations. [Photo by Sun Zhongqin/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Children hit the stage with clothes and accessories made from recycled materials at a kindergarten in Nantong, Jiangsu province, on June 5, 2023. The kids learned about environmental protection and trained their handicraft skills. [Photo by Xu Peiqin/For chinadaily.com.cn]
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Contestants compete in carpentry at the first Heilongjiang vocational skills competition in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on June 5, 2023. The competition has 64 events, covering traditional and emerging industries with a high concentration of skilled talent in the province. [Photo by Zhang Shu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
An international student strikes a bronze drum on June 5, 2023, at a cultural festival at a high school in Sandu Sui autonomous county, Guizhou province. More than 20 international students from countries such as Tunisia, Laos and Brazil are attending cultural events to learn about Guizhou's development, including its rural vitalization. [Photo/Xinhua]
Villagers carry rice seedlings in a field in Yangwu town, Danzhai, Guizhou province, on June 6, or Grain in Ear, one of the 24 Chinese solar terms. The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. [Photo by Huang Xiaohai/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Staff transfer crested ibis from Deqing, Zhejiang province, to a training cage on June 6, 2023, at the Yancheng Wetland Rare Birds National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu province. Ten crested ibis were transferred to be prepared for wild release, in an effort to expand the population of the endangered bird. [Photo by Yi Fan/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Chinese motorcycle riders exit the Ereenhot Highway Port in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on June 7, 2023, to participate in an international motorcycle Nadam Festival in Mongolia. Since the resumption of passenger clearance at the port in January, the passenger flow has been increasing steadily from about 800 people on the first day to a current daily average of 4,500 people. [Photo by Guo Pengjie/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Contestants compete in carpentry at the first Heilongjiang vocational skills competition in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on June 5, 2023. The competition has 64 events, covering traditional and emerging industries with a high concentration of skilled talent in the province. [Photo by Zhang Shu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
An international student strikes a bronze drum on June 5, 2023, at a cultural festival at a high school in Sandu Sui autonomous county, Guizhou province. More than 20 international students from countries such as Tunisia, Laos and Brazil are attending cultural events to learn about Guizhou's development, including its rural vitalization. [Photo/Xinhua]
Villagers carry rice seedlings in a field in Yangwu town, Danzhai, Guizhou province, on June 6, or Grain in Ear, one of the 24 Chinese solar terms. The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. [Photo by Huang Xiaohai/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Staff transfer crested ibis from Deqing, Zhejiang province, to a training cage on June 6, 2023, at the Yancheng Wetland Rare Birds National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu province. Ten crested ibis were transferred to be prepared for wild release, in an effort to expand the population of the endangered bird. [Photo by Yi Fan/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Chinese motorcycle riders exit the Ereenhot Highway Port in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on June 7, 2023, to participate in an international motorcycle Nadam Festival in Mongolia. Since the resumption of passenger clearance at the port in January, the passenger flow has been increasing steadily from about 800 people on the first day to a current daily average of 4,500 people. [Photo by Guo Pengjie/For chinadaily.com.cn]
A performance of Li and Miao ethnic musical instruments takes place at the Hainan Pavilion. [Photo by Li Tianping/For Chinadaily.com.cn]
The Hainan Pavilion — themed "Thriving free trade port" — made its debut at the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center on Wednesday. The pavilion offers visitors a glimpse of Hainan culture's charm, including the tradition of Li brocade, tea, coffee, rosewood, coconut carving, shell carving and performing arts — all unique to the tropical island province.
A statue of Su Dongpo, a renowned poet during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), at the Hainan Pavilion, catches visitors' eyes. [Photo by Li Tianping/For Chinadaily.com.cn]
A dance show called Weaving Li Brocade at Hainan Pavilion draws attention. [Photo by Li Tianping/For Chinadaily.com.cn]
Many visitors were interested in Hainan's rosewood products. [Photo by Li Tianping/For Chinadaily.com.cn]
Fu Linzao, a national level inheritor of Li brocade skills, showcases them at the Hainan Pavilion. [Photo by Li Tianping/For Chinadaily.com.cn]
The 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair opens in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, June 7, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
The 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair kicked off in Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province on Wednesday, which is expected to inject new impetus into the development of the country's cultural industry.
The five-day national-level fair, featuring mainly offline events, has attracted more than 3,500 government bodies, cultural organizations and enterprises.
A digital China exhibition area has been set up for the first time to highlight and promote national-level market players, major platforms, and the latest technological innovations in the cultural industries.
Dancers perform at the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, June 7, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
People visit the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, June 7, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
Dancers perform at the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, June 7, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
People visit the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, June 7, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
Dancers perform at the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, June 7, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
People visit the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, June 7, 2023. [Photos/Xinhua]
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A Song Dynasty ceramic pillow, depicting a toy puppet show, which is housed in the Henan Museum. [Photo/Official Weibo account of Sichuan Museum]
Pillows have been used in China for thousands of years and hold a significant place in Chinese culture. In modern times, we enjoy a wide range of pillows filled with synthetic fibers, down, feathers, or latex. However, it is intriguing to explore what ancient Chinese people used as pillows. Let's delve into their practices and discover more.
A marbled porcelain pillow from Gongyi Kiln in Henan province. This pillow has a small and compact design, with the front of the pillow being lower than the back. The pillow also features a ventilation hole on the front side. [Photo/Official website of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
A white-glazed ancient pillow shaped like an infant lying on an elongated bed. This porcelain pillow is from the Northern Song Dynasty and is housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]
A blue-and-white porcelain pillow. [Photo/Official Weibo account of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
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A yellow-green glazed pillow with floral and butterfly motifs in bookshelf style from the Ming Dynasty. [Photo/Official Weibo account of Tianjin Museum]
A rectangular pillow with colorful brocade, enlightened lotus flowers and poetry verses from the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty. [Photo/Official Weibo account of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
A rosewood carved lotus leaf pillow. There is a small hole carved on the pillow, resembling an insect borehole, providing a place for the sleeper to rest their ear when lying on the side. [Photo/Official website of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
A brown-glazed painted tiger-shaped pillow. The tiger's back serves as the pillow surface, with a white background and painting depicting autumn birds in a reed marsh. [Photo/Official website of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
A yellow-green glazed pillow with floral and butterfly motifs in bookshelf style from the Ming Dynasty. [Photo/Official Weibo account of Tianjin Museum]
A rectangular pillow with colorful brocade, enlightened lotus flowers and poetry verses from the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty. [Photo/Official Weibo account of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
A rosewood carved lotus leaf pillow. There is a small hole carved on the pillow, resembling an insect borehole, providing a place for the sleeper to rest their ear when lying on the side. [Photo/Official website of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
A brown-glazed painted tiger-shaped pillow. The tiger's back serves as the pillow surface, with a white background and painting depicting autumn birds in a reed marsh. [Photo/Official website of the Palace Museum in Beijing]
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