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Reviving Centuries-Old Lingnan Craft⑤|Clay Sculpture in Wuchuan County: enduring art blooms from earth

Wuchuan County, renowned nationwide as the hometown of clay sculpture, has gained prominence as one of the "Three Marvels of Wuchuan". Originating during the Lantern Festival, Wuchuan clay sculpture boasts a profound mass following. Generation after generation of skilled craftsmen has molded the clay into a myriad of lifelike forms, embodying the spirit of Lingnan. Recognized as part of the second batch of intangible cultural heritage in Guangdong, Wuchuan clay sculpture evolved from a festive folk tradition into an enduring art form, has shouldered a new cultural mission at this historical juncture and composed a new chapter in our era.

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