"Why are there so many shrimps and crabs carved on wood?" "How is it possible to create hollowed-out carvings from such hard jade?" With curiosity and a desire for the unknown world, over 3,000 children from Guangdong embarked on a wonderful journey to explore intangible cultural heritages over the past six months.
(Photo: Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum)
The event was organized by the Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, aiming to help children gain a deeper understanding of intangible cultural heritages in Guangdong.
During their explorations, volunteers would narrate the stories behind the exhibits, showcasing the wisdom and craftsmanship of artisans, allowing the youngsters to learn more about traditional culture.
"I made a little dog out of clay." "I added some stars and flowers to my paper-cutting." At the ICH skill experience classes, the children transformed unremarkable clay into lifelike Shiwan pottery sculptures, and assembled colorful Foshan Lanterns.
(Photo: Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum)
In addition, under the guidance of inheritors, the children not only witnessed the transformation of ordinary materials into works of art, but also added their own innovative elements to the creation process, including Guangdong paper-cutting, gouache on pith paper, gold leaf forging, Lingnan pressed flower techniques, Dongguan straw weaving, Dali rattan weaving, and Canton dough modeling.
In the near future, these children will continue to participate in subsequent research studies, live broadcasts, and in-depth interviews to further deepen their understanding of intangible cultural heritages.
Author | Liu Lingzhi, Wang Yulin (intern)
Editor | James, Shen He
