In a quiet hillside village on the outskirts of Qingdao, Shandong province, an unlikely group of actors has turned everyday rural life into an online sensation.
The "Beicha 36" tea variety, native to Haiqing town in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, was recently included in the province's list of recommended tea varieties.
On March 2, a lively cultural exchange event brought international students to Cangma town in Qingdao West Coast New Area.
On March 1, the 62nd Langya sea sacrifice ceremony took place in Langya town, Qingdao West Coast New Area.
At a community canteen in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, staff are busy steaming batches of Jiaodong huabobo.
For the upcoming 2026 Chinese New Year, the Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA) has launched the Celebrate Chinese New Year in Qingdao WCNA campaign, featuring 82 curated events.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, intangible cultural heritage inheritors in the Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA) gather at a paper-cutting studio to create horse-themed cultural products.
New Year paintings, or Nianhua, are a cherished part of China's traditional cultural heritage. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these works symbolize the public's hopes and prayers for a prosperous life.
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