The once-feared Qing dynasty military commander, Oboi, is being transformed into a charming figure by young people in China, becoming a local version of Father Christmas.
A recent video circulating on mainland social media showcased Oboi, portrayed by an actor, as Santa Claus at a tourist resort in Zhanjiang, in southern China’s Guangdong province.
The resort was adorned with traditional Christmas decorations including artificial snowflakes, Santa hats, and festive gift boxes, which contributed...
China Santa Claus: how Qing dynasty military figure ‘cutified’ into ‘Father Christmas’
Published 3 hours ago
Source: scmp.com

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