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2018-12-25 09:24:40China Daily Editor : Li Yan ECNS App Download
A pair of antithetical couplets for Spring Festival written by emperor Qianlong. (Photo provided to China Daily)

A pair of antithetical couplets for Spring Festival written by emperor Qianlong. (Photo provided to China Daily)

Palatial lanterns will hang from the eaves of the Palace of Heavenly Purity, which is on the axis of the Forbidden City, to replicate the olden days. According to royal files, some 196 lanterns would be placed around this palace for Spring Festival during imperial times.

As a detailed process of traditional craftsmanship was needed to make the lanterns, Ren says, nine months were not enough time to make many for the upcoming Spring Festival. More can be expected in the future, she adds.

A contemporary fine-arts guru is set to join the coming celebrations at the Palace Museum by presenting his solo exhibition in the Hall of Literary Glory in the east of the museum.

Han Meilin, 82, will prove he remains versatile and prolific through some 300 artworks-including paintings, calligraphy works, sculptures, pottery pieces and others-featuring the Chinese zodiac at the exhibition. Half of his exhibits are new works.

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