Zhai Shanyan
ChinaartisanMaleb. 19378.0Global Dominance: 0.03%An 86-year-old villager from Taohua Lake Town in Jing County, Anhui Province, Zhai Shanyan is noted for his craftsmanship in creating intricate dragon heads from bamboo and paper, which are used in local dragon boat races that celebrate the region's rich cultural heritage.
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86-year-old villager Zhai Shanyan is handcrafting a 'dragon head' for the dragon boat.
龙舟竞渡桃花潭 文旅焕新山水间 _光明网Guangming Daily·China· 2026-06-20
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