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Cultural legacies dazzle at Shandong International Tourism Fair

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2017-06-02

Cultural legacies dazzle at Shandong International Tourism Fair

A Rabbit King at the Shandong (Jinan) International Tourism Fair. The Rabbit King is a traditional toy made from mud for the Mid-Autumn Festival in Jinan. In ancient times, every family in the city worshiped the Rabbit King and admired the full moon during the festival. Although worshipping is no longer commonplace, the toy’s cute look is still attractive to people today. [Photo by Bi Sheng/dzwww.com]

Cultural legacies dazzle at Shandong International Tourism Fair

Zhou Binsheng, the fourth generation inheritor of the Family Zhou's Rabbit King, concentrates on his creation during the Shandong (Jinan) International Tourism Fair. The Rabbit King is listed among Shandong’s intangible cultural heritage items. [Photo by Bi Sheng/dzwww.com]