Get ready to be amazed! 🌟 Renowned sand artist Xiao Sixin from Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, has wowed audiences with a jaw-dropping performance at this year's CGTN Super Night.
Using just sand and his incredible talent, Xiao brought all 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac to life. 🐭🐮🐯🐰🐲🐍🐎🐑🐵🐔🐶🐷 Each creature gracefully emerged from the shifting grains, illustrating how they pass a sacred paper scroll—a symbol of their sacred duty of watching over each year.
This mesmerizing performance wasn't just about stunning visuals; it was a beautiful fusion of traditional Chinese culture and contemporary art. 🎨✨ Viewers got to experience the depth of Chinese philosophy, where time flows and life cycles continue endlessly.
In case you didn't know, the Chinese zodiac includes the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. These zodiac signs combine with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches—a traditional Chinese calendar system—to create a 60-year cycle. Each year is \"governed\" by one of these zodiac animals, representing the ongoing journey of life. 🕰️
Thanks to artists like Xiao Sixin, ancient traditions find new life and continue to inspire us all. Who knew sand could tell such an epic story? 🌟
Reference(s):
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