Congolese student explores Gaomi's ICH

The "Cunzhi Pottery Studio" in Gaomi, a county-level city of Weifang, welcomed two special guests—Mawun, a Congolese student, and Reayilan, a Uyghur student. Master Liu Cunzhi, an inheritor of Gaomi's black pottery craft, guided them through the intricate creation process.

During their visit, Mawun and Reayilan observed the complete black pottery-making process, from shaping on the wheel to intricate carving and final firing. They experienced the art firsthand, tried their hand at pottery, and were deeply impressed by the craft, expressing a strong desire to continue learning and mastering this intangible cultural heritage art.

 Mawun tries his hands at pottery wheel crafting. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In response to the summer study tour boom, Gaomi city has taken advantage of its rich intangible cultural heritage and convenient transportation infrastructure to boost educational tourism. The city has enlisted 15 heritage craft masters to offer over 10 courses, including paper cutting, clay sculpture, and gray-printed New Year paintings, organizing a series of engaging heritage study activities.

These initiatives have attracted 2,000 students from 20 universities, including Peking University and China Agricultural University, significantly enhancing the influence of Gaomi's intangible cultural heritage and supporting the city's cultural innovation and preservation efforts. (Edited by Lin Li)