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Group 1 - The exhibition "Tea Rhythm and Stone Charm: Fine Stone Carvings from Qingtian" opened at the China Tea Museum in Hangzhou, showcasing over 150 stone carvings and 100 seal stones [1] - Qingtian, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Stone Carving," has its stone carving techniques listed as a national intangible cultural heritage since 2006, earning the title "the world's best carving" [3] - The exhibition features rare raw stones such as Fengmen Qingtian and Light Frozen, along with a 100-pound Qingtian sapphire raw stone, highlighting the historical context, craftsmanship, and artistic characteristics of Qingtian stone carving [3] Group 2 - Since the mid-Ming Dynasty, Qingtian stone has been revered as the "ancestor of seal stones" due to its fine texture, making it a favorite among scholars and artists [3] - From the 17th to 18th centuries, Qingtian stone products were exported overseas, facilitating cultural exchange and contributing to the development of the Qingtian overseas Chinese community, which now numbers 380,000 across 146 countries and regions [3] - The director of the Qingtian Stone Carving Museum expressed the hope that visitors would appreciate the wisdom of carving and the Eastern philosophy reflected in the relationship between stone and tea [3]