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Meet the calligrapher preserving Hong Kong's Chinese New Year crafts

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In the run up to the Lunar New Year, Hong Kong's calligraphy artists set up on the streets. With brush and ink, they create traditional decorations that are a seasonal feature at homes and offices.

Added on the 31/01/2022 16:08:09 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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