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More and more stores nowadays are filled anime - themed(动漫主题的)collections of tin badges, cards, acrylic figurines and other memorabilia(收藏品). These beautifully designed anime - themed products, (know)as guzi(a homophone of the English word “goods”), are licensed by the producers of anime and games. Some (sell)in blind boxes, with prices from 12 to hundreds of yuan.
However, to anime - lovers, these guzi are not just collections. Collecting them is a lifestyle that allows them (express)their identity, taste, and also make emotional connections. The act of buying these items is fondly named “eating gu”.
Wang Gefei, who (open)three such shops in Dalian so far, believes the rise in the popularity of anime - themed stores is linked to the spread of anime culture. Students from middle schools to (university)are the main consumer group. They have played a very important role the trend through their increased buying power and different cultural demands.
“The widespread use of social media and online platforms has also made easier to promote and sell anime - themed products,” Wang said. Teenagers use social media (learn)about the latest anime - themed products and events, take part in discussions, and share their interests.
“For the young people, these things are their spiritual nourishment(精神食粮). They're cultivating financial acumen through this hobby, which I find quite positive,” Wang said.

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With the rising popularity of hanfu, a 30 - year - old girl Jong May has won the hearts of three million online fans. Her story is (close)connected to her parents, and their love for China shaped the environment she grew up in.
About 40 years ago, her parents, from Wisconsin, the USA, began to work as English teachers in Liaoning. In (day)life, they often talked about the kindness of people around and became part of the local community soon. Also, her father (choose)to play a role by a director in a TV series based on Red Star Over China. Jong May and her parents celebrated the Spring Festival with Chinese families for the first time when she (be)six years old.
Jong May's love for Chinese culture became (deep)as she watched more historical dramas and movies. Her parents used to encourage her to keep (diary)in Chinese and share her thoughts with friends. She once said, “I want to experience China with the eyes of (I)own.” At the age of 12, the girl came back to Beijing for high school, and later studied Chinese dance at college.
Over the years, more people around the world have been greatly (interest)in China. They create different nice works on social media. Jong May thinks hanfu represents China's rich history and culture. (build)bridges between different cultures and other traditional customs through hanfu, she turned her love for China into a successful career. So far, she (learn)to enjoy and value all kinds of cultures, which enriches her life in both body and mind.