Intl guests embrace Chinese paper-cutting art at cultural heritage workshop

In an engaging cultural exchange, international visitors from countries like Tanzania and Sudan recently participated in a paper-cutting workshop in Xiajin county of Yantai, Shandong province.

The paper-cutting instructor explains the basic elements and techniques of paper-cutting to the participants. [Photo by Deng Meiping for chinadaily.com.cn]

The session introduced the guests to the fundamental patterns of paper-cutting, including crescent, serrated, and floral designs. It also presented a variety of artworks that celebrate local landscapes and the Chinese zodiac.

With help from an instructor, international guests successfully create a Chinese knot paper-cutting. [Photo by Deng Meiping for chinadaily.com.cn]

Inspired by the craft's beauty and complexity, the guests were keen to create their own paper-cutting pieces. Under the expert guidance of the workshop's instructor, they embarked on crafting simple yet meaningful designs out of red paper. 

This workshop not only served as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange, but also significantly enhanced the guests' appreciation of Chinese traditional arts. (Edited by Cai Liting)