The Chinese traditional form of art: New-Year pictures Nianhua

The Nianhua, also known as Chinese New Year pictures, is a popular form of Banhua in China. It is a colored woodblock print that is frequently used for decoration and ritual performances during the Chinese New Year Holiday. As the New Year approaches, individuals paste fresh Nianhua in their house’s Buddha niches, gates, windows, doors, walls, and stoves to help create a festive atmosphere and to seek good fortune for the coming year.
Nianhua themes encompass both religious and secular aspects, ranging from door gods and mascots to opera scenes, babies, and beauties. These themes are intended to enhance the New Year’s ambiance and bring good luck to those who partake in their decorations.