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Korea Herald
28-04-2025
- Korea Herald
Xujialou Subdistrict, Taishan District, Tai'an City, Shandong Province: Spring Ushers in a New Journey, Exploring "Daguan Garden"
JINAN, China, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Qilu Yidian: As spring's warm sunlight blankets the earth, Daguanzhuang Village in Xujialou Subdistrict, Taishan District, radiates vibrant energy. Intangible cultural heritage inheritance, pastoral picking, cultural experiences, and innovative economy interweave here into a moving symphony of rural revitalization. In Daguanzhuang, the distinctive development model of "civilization practice + agricultural-tourism integration" is showcasing unique charm, attracting more and more urban visitors to experience an idyllic life that "leaves the hustle but stays close to the city." Cultural Practices Nourish the Homeland, Vitalizing Cultural Spaces In the Dandelion Cinema on the first floor of Daguanzhuang Village's New Era Civilization Practice Station, villagers are watching the documentary Beautiful Countryside, My Home, which records the village's development and changes. Seeing familiar faces and scenes of the old village and new buildings on screen, they can't help but start discussing. In the historical and cultural exhibition room, weathered farm tools and yellowed photos tell the story of the village's vicissitudes. In stark contrast, young people focus on reading in the study lounge, and laughter echoes in the digital cinema. Visitors can sense the village's transformation in the "perception zone" while enjoying tranquility away from the hustle and bustle; in the "creation zone," they can learn calligraphy and painting in the art studio, turning nostalgic feelings into landscapes and flowers on paper to experience cultural charm; in the "display zone," they can learn about the village's rich cultural activities and leave their impressions after the visit. Urban Farm Awakens Nostalgia, Colorful Fields Draw Visitors Stepping into the Colorful Fields Orchard in Daguanzhuang Village's rural revitalization park, the sweet scent of strawberries mingles with the fragrance of soil. In the picking greenhouses of this urban farm, tourists bend to pick strawberries, savoring the joy of farming. The most eye-catching feature is the newly painted Nezha-themed murals on the exterior walls of the greenhouses. Lifelike anime images of Nezha, Ao Bing, Taiyi Zhenren, and the Dragon King have turned these "internet-famous walls" into new landmark photo spots. Members of a motorcycle club recently visited the renovated orchard, taking pictures in front of the murals to embrace the spring surprise. The "internet-famous walls" are now mostly complete, attracting many tourists—especially children—to 打卡 (visit and take photos). Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop Fills the Air with Wheat Aroma: Small Pancakes "Cook Up" a Big Industry It is reported that Daguanzhuang pancakes are a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage. The pancake production base includes an intangible cultural heritage display area, processing workshop, experience and creation zone, and e-commerce live-streaming area. In the display area, visitors can learn about the history of Daguanzhuang pancakes; in the processing workshop, they can observe every step from raw materials to finished products and learn production techniques; in the experience and creation zone, they can make their own flavored pancakes on-site using the skills they've learned, even turning pancakes into artistic works to enjoy hands-on fun. Today, in Daguanzhuang Village, the humble pancake has grown into a characteristic industry integrating production, processing, sales, and cultural transmission. Elders and women in the village can find suitable jobs in the cooperative, achieving employment just steps from their homes. (Note: "打卡" is translated as "visit and take photos" to convey the modern social media context of checking in at popular spots.)
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Wai wins HK Directors' Guild's Best Actress
12 Mar - Ahead of the Hong Kong Film Awards, Michelle Wai has won yet another Best Actress award, this time from the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild. The actress accepted the accolade for her performance in "The Last Dance" from Simon Yam during the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Annual Dinner and Annual Awards Ceremony on 10 March. Thanking the Guild, her management Emperor Entertainment Group, and the cast and crew of the movie, Michelle said that she felt like a lucky person who has been given a lot of tips and advice by every filmmaker that she met throughout her 17 years of career. "There are many directors here that I have not worked with before. I hope that I will have the opportunity to work with everyone in the near future. I will continue to be a humble and good actor. Allow me to introduce myself again. I am the actor Michelle Wai," she said. On the other hand, her co-star Michael Hui also won Best Actor at the same event, and accepted his accolade from actress Kara Hui. "This is the first time in 43 years that a film company has asked me to shoot a movie that makes me cry from the beginning to the end. There is no comedy at all. It's like asking me to shoot 'Nezha', which is very difficult," he said. (Photo Source: Michelle IG, Oriental Daily)
NBC News
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Chinese film ‘Nezha 2' becomes world's highest-grossing animated movie
BEIJING — Chinese animated blockbuster 'Nezha 2' overtook Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. 'Nezha 2' has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth-highest box office film globally. Over 99% of 'Nezha 2''s box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood films, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. 'Nezha 2' is a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Nezha.' The film is based on a 16th-century Chinese novel 'The Investiture of the Gods,' depicting a hero boy with magic power who tries to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town. Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high.
ARN News Center
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- ARN News Center
China's 'Nezha 2' becomes highest-grossing animated film globally
Chinese animated blockbuster 'Nezha 2' overtook Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. 'Nezha 2' has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film globally. Over 99% of the film's box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood movies, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. 'Nezha 2' is a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Nezha'. The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel 'The Investiture of the Gods', depicting a hero boy with magic power who tried to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town. Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high.
Dubai Eye
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Dubai Eye
China's 'Nezha 2' becomes highest-grossing animated film globally
Chinese animated blockbuster 'Nezha 2' overtook Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. 'Nezha 2' has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film globally. Over 99% of the film's box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood movies, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. 'Nezha 2' is a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Nezha'. The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel 'The Investiture of the Gods', depicting a hero boy with magic power who tried to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town. Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high.
