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    Longquan's sword industry sets the standard

    Aug 19, 2022

    The Longquan sword, named after its birthplace in Longquan – a county-level city administered by Lishui in East China's Zhejiang province – has played a significant role in the story of Chinese and global weaponry development.

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    Ancient irrigation area in Lishui on ICID candidate list

    May 11, 2022

    The Chinese National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage on May 7 announced the list of Chinese candidates for the 2022 ICID World Heritage Irrigation Structures. The Songgu Irrigation Area in Songyang county was on the list.

  • Baoding kiln sites in Lishui city

    Apr 18, 2022

    Baoding village – located in the Liandu district of Lishui city in East China's Zhejiang province – was once the ceramic producing center of the Oujiang River basin in the Yuan (1271-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties.

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    Qingtian hundred-bird lantern dance

    Mar 23, 2022

    Orienting in Qingtian county – administered by Lishui City, in East China's Zhejiang Province – the fascinating Qingtian hundred-bird lantern dance is a traditional performance which can be traced back as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

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    Jinyun artist transforms straw into paintings

    Mar 17, 2022

    Ordinary straw from wheat fields is being transformed into stunning straw paintings, fashioned by the hands of 60-year-old artist Li Liying.

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    The colorful paper-cutting art of Lishui

    Jan 12, 2022

    Baishiji, an ancient paper cutting skill used in housewarming, marriage, wedding, and more, is a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Lishui city in East China's Zhejiang province.

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    Rare treasure found in Yunhe

    Dec 28, 2021

    One of the six unearthed relics is particularly notable in terms of both aesthetic and archaeological value.

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    Longquan Kiln included in national plan

    Nov 25, 2021

    Archeological digs at the Longquan Kiln have been included in the nation's specialized blueprint for the protection and utilization of major heritage sites during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25).

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