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Hangzhou & Verona: Weaving romance, sharing heritage

Published on 11 Jun 2025 9:54:58 PM

From Hangzhou's Butterfly Lovers to Verona's Romeo and Juliet, these timeless romantic folktales beautifully form a lasting cultural bridge between China and Italy.

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From Hangzhou's Butterfly Lovers to Verona's Romeo and Juliet, these timeless romantic folktales beautifully form a lasting cultural bridge between China and Italy.

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