International Influencers Encounter Mianzhu New Year Prints: Feeling Chinese History Through the Artworks
CRI Online2025-12-12 15:01:21

On the morning of December 10, international influencers participating in the China Travel · Sichuan State of Mind – Live Exploration and Immersion with Global Creators stepped into Mianzhu New Year Prints Village, which is known as the “Hometown of New Year Prints”. Mianzhu New Year woodblock prints, which originated in the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties, is ready to be in the global limelight.

International Influencers Visit Mianzhu New Year Prints Village

International Influencers Visit Mianzhu New Year Prints Village

The international influencers were immediately attracted by the magnificent colors of this beautiful new countryside where all the walls are decorated with colorful paintings. They started to delve into the mysteries of this national intangible cultural heritage — from creating drafts and engraving to overprinting and painting, the processes carry the craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.

International Influencers Visit Mianzhu New Year Prints Village

Even the international influencers couldn’t help but express their admiration.

“Today, I finally got to understand the art of New Year prints. Every Chinese New Year prints has a profound meaning behind it. Through these paintings, we can feel China’s history and culture.” Dr. Zee said, a Pakistani internet influencer.

Dr. Zee displays the new year print

They draw inspiration from a wide range of sources, including real-life scenarios, historical figures, opera stories, and mythology and legend. They usually feature themes of auspiciousness such as blessings, wealth, longevity and joy. Mianzhu New Year woodblock prints are not only close to people’s daily lives but also focus on the inheritance of artistry. They clearly present to the world the Chinese people’s yearning for a better life and their unique emotional expressions.

International Influencers Visit Mianzhu New Year Prints Village

International Influencers Visit Mianzhu New Year Prints Village

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