Beijing artisans showcase traditional crafts at May Day market

The "Work with Hands" handicraft market drew more than 190 artisans and practitioners to Beijing's Langyuan Station over the May Day holiday. The images capture the market's lively atmosphere and the way traditional crafts find new life in the hands of today's makers.

The "Work with Hands" handicraft market kicks off at Langyuan Station in Beijing's Chaoyang district on May 1, 2026. [Photo by Liao Jiaxin/China.org.cn]