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A girl poses for a photo at "You You Shi Ji," a festive market in Beijing when the Xiaonian holiday was observed in northern China, January 14, 2023. /VCG
Xiaonian, or "Minor New Year," fell on January 14 this year in northern China, or January 15 in southern China. Considered a prologue to Spring Festival, it jumpstarts the countdown to the Chinese New Year, reminding people to gear up for the most important holiday of the year.
A stand selling New Year paintings, or "Nianhua," and Spring Festival scrolls at "You You Shi Ji" fair in Beijing, China, January 14, 2023. /VCG
On this occassion, a group of intangible cultural heritage inheritors, including masters in paper cutting, Taishan shadow plays, Beijing embroidery and Beijing silk figurines, gathered at a fair in the Chinese capital to give locals and tourists an unprecedented cultural feast.
A girl visits "You You Shi Ji" fair in Beijing, China, January 14, 2023. /VCG
Showcasing traditional handicrafts, delicious snacks, derivative artworks and more, the event, dubbed "You You Shi Ji," was designed to give visitors immersive experiences and bring them closer to the enchanting power of Chinese aesthetics and culture.
A boy and his mother make artwork at the "You You Shi Ji" fair in Beijing, China, January 14, 2023. /VCG
The fair drew many visitors and proved a huge hit with both adults and children.
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