A snake-element dough sculpture is seen in Zaozhuang, Shandong, on January 9, 2025. /VCG
A snake-element dough sculpture is seen in Zaozhuang, Shandong, on January 9, 2025. /VCG
A snake-element dough sculpture is seen in Zaozhuang, Shandong, on January 9, 2025. /VCG
A snake-element dough sculpture is seen in Zaozhuang, Shandong, on January 9, 2025. /VCG
A snake-element dough sculpture is seen in Zaozhuang, Shandong, on January 9, 2025. /VCG
Folk artists work their magic in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province. With skillful hands, plain dough lumps turn into vivid art. Dough sculptures, an ancient Chinese folk art dating back around 2,000 years, endures in this city. As the Year of the Snake approaches, the colorful snake sculptures brim with a sense of anticipation, stirring excitement for the coming holiday.