| A villager (front) displays the sachet pendants handmade by herself at Xucun Village in Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 10, 2026. For generations at Xucun, a village boasting a history of more than 10 centuries, parents and elders have been honoring a tradition of presenting tiger-head shoes and sachet pendants to their young on the occasion of Dragon Boast Festival to express goodwill for vigorous growth and smooth life. To date, there are still many villagers here hold on to sew these items by hand. Stitch after stitch, they are preserving the cultural essence of the ancient village, trying to make the traditional craftsmanship known to more people. [Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua] |
