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A Shandong man crafted a mythical equine figure from over 2,600 metre of aluminium to celebrate the Year of the Horse. - Photo: chinanews.com.cn BEIJING: A man in China has used more than 2,600 metres of aluminium thread to weave a horse ornament as a gesture to welcome the Year of the Horse.
The golden figurine is named Mythical Horse Embracing Auspiciousness according to its creator, Yang Guang. Its front two legs are lifted high, two back legs stand on the ground and its head is turned back. The animal’s saddle and the bridle are vibrant in colour.Yang, an aluminium artist based in Qingzhou of Shandong province, eastern China, told the media outlet Fengxian Video that he spent half a month creating the piece, which is the largest one he has ever made.Aluminium art is a folk craftsmanship found in Qingzhou. It has a history dating back to the North Song dynasty . Craftsmen mainly use aluminium threads, along with other materials like iron and copper. They use tools like pliers and scissors.It has been included in the non-intangible cultural heritage list by the Qingzhou municipal government, while Yang is the aluminium art inheritor recognised by the authorities.It is not the first time that Yang weaves zodiac animals. In 2024, which is the Year of the Dragon, he created a golden dragon named the Golden Dragon Flying in the Prosperous World. He said he sold 100 such pieces a day. The latest piece to celebrate Year of the Horse is just one of many, such as the two above, which have been made by Yang. - Photo: ChinaNews In 2024, Yang was invited to South Korea to teach local children the traditional Chinese art of metal thread weaving. In February of last year, he created a large figurine of Ne Zha, a young boy in Chinese mythology who has formidable power and fights against his fate of being evil and violent, as the animated film Ne Zha 2 became a blockbuster.2026 is the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese zodiac system. The horse is generally liked by the public as it is believed to contain numerous positive connotations such as vitality, strength, creation and honesty.Xinhua reported in mid-January that three teachers in northeastern Heilongjiang province drew a horse on a large piece of land, covering an area of 5,000 sq m. - South China Morning PostFour youths nabbed for dangerous motorcycle stunts on Second Link Expressway
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