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Fashion show spotlights rare disease community
2026-03-16
A charity fashion show was held in Yantai, Shandong province, on March 7 to mark International Rare Disease Day and launch a new support network for affected families.
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Palm-sized viral horse brings intangible heritage into the spotlight
2026-03-13
Its fluffy mane stands on end, round eyes hinting at lazy nonchalance, tiny body glowing with the warm luster of handcrafted clay. Meet Ma Biaobiao, a palm-sized figurine that has taken China's younger generation by storm.
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Friendly Shandong spotlights ITB Berlin 2026 with cultural innovation
2026-03-10
The ITB Berlin 2026 ran from March 3 to 5, drawing nearly 6,000 exhibitors from over 160 countries and regions. Shandong stood out at the ITB Chinese Night with its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique innovations.
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Qingdao Lantern Festival event draws crowds with folk crafts, trade fair
2026-03-04
A Lantern Festival celebration was held over the weekend in Qingdao, Shandong province, drawing locals and tourists to savor folk culture and extend the festive spirit of the first lunar month.
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Hop on Qilu No 1 train: Shandong's mobile cultural museum on rails
2026-02-27
The Qilu No 1 tourism brand launched a new themed train on Feb 14 at Taishan Station in Tai'an, transforming the train into a moving museum running between Shandong and Hebei provinces.
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Netizens captivated by pony figurines
2026-02-27
A handcrafted pony named Mabiaobiao — which means "spirited little horse" — has captured the hearts of Chinese netizens as a playful commemorative to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
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Why Chinese museums are betting on horses
2026-02-24
With its dark, beady eyes, delightfully dorky expression, and wild mane of hair flying in the wind, a little horse is sprinting into the spotlight. As the Chinese Year of the Horse arrives, a culturally creative product named Ma Biaobiao from the Shandong Art Museum has become a smash hit.