
Last Female Mahjong Carver in Hong Kong Keeps Ancient Art Alive
In Hong Kong, the last female mahjong carver is battling to keep the traditional art alive amidst the rise of digital games and machine-made tiles.
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In Hong Kong, the last female mahjong carver is battling to keep the traditional art alive amidst the rise of digital games and machine-made tiles.

Artisan Meng Lulu from Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dedicates over a decade to preserve the ancient craft of leather carving, passing down traditions and empowering her community.

Artisans in Foshan, Guangdong Province are turning fields into living canvases by crafting gambiered Guangdong gauze. This delicate fabric, made from the Dioscorea cirrhosa plant, gains its unique texture from sun and wind.
A mesmerizing dance drama debuts at Beijing’s Poly Theatre, unveiling 400 years of history behind the Dazu Rock Carvings and celebrating the master artisans who crafted them.