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Nianhua and Kite Exhibition in the National Art Museum of China
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In order to welcome the 2008's Spring Festival and raise the public awareness of the safeguard of the intangible cultural heritage, the National Art Museum of China is organizing an Nianhua and Kite exhibition, including 265 folk art selections in all exhibition halls from the third to the fifth floor, adding to the blissful and auspicious festival environment.

Exhibition theme: Nianhua and Kite Exhibition;
The exhibition duration: Jan. 6, 2008 to Feb. 29, 2008;
Hosted by: National Art Museum of China;
Exhibiton Halls: Exhibiton hall 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21;
Address: 1 Wusi Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Introduction of Nianhua
Until the mid-20th century, nianhua (New Year
woodblock prints) were the most common form of household decoration in China. As the title of the genre suggests, most nianhua were designed to facilitate New Year celebrations, and with their themes of enduring optimism and brilliant colours they brought a spark of light into an otherwise dreary mid-winter environment. Once posted, however, they would stay in place, continuing to influence the spiritual, social and cultural values of the family long after the initial festival had passed.


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