With 2026 just around the corner, the Year of the Horse is already galloping into homes and streets across Asia through a vibrant tradition: horse-themed New Year prints! 🐎✨
In traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, families paste these colorful woodblock prints on doors and walls to drive away bad vibes and welcome fresh blessings. This year, horses are the stars, featuring legendary Tang dynasty generals—Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong—as fierce door gods riding majestic steeds. Talk about making an entrance! 🚪🐴
Ma Zhiqiang, director of the Chinese Woodblock New Year Paintings Professional Committee in mainland China, explains that “the horse stands for speed, power, and upward momentum”—perfect symbols for anyone hustling into 2026. Shi Yanqing, a member of the China Artists Association, adds that images of white horses bearing treasure bowls “blend elegance with prosperity,” sending wishes for wealth to overflow like a lucky bounty. 💰🏺
These prints aren’t just art—they’re time-honored picks-me-up. Woodblock printing involves carving an image into a wooden block, rolling ink over it, and pressing it onto paper. The result? Bold lines and bright colors that pop in homes and live on social media feeds. 📱🖼️
From bustling markets in Jakarta to heritage shops in Mumbai, you’ll spot these horse-themed prints everywhere—swing by your local art stand or try a digital version for your phone wallpaper. It’s the perfect way to add a dash of tradition and a sprinkle of good luck as you sprint into the new year. 🎉🌟
So, grab your favorite print, hang it up, and let the horse power guide you to new heights in 2026! 🐎🚀
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Galloping into 2026: Horse-themed New Year pictures take center stage
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