Seed painting brightens the ICH pear culture

Using seeds as paintbrushes, creativity is sprouting. The seed painting course has become an innovative and high-quality curriculum at Zhongxin Elementary School in Heliu town, Yangxin county, Binzhou city.

Known as the "Hometown of Chinese Pears", Yangxin's unique natural conditions and profound historical heritage have nurtured a distinctive pear culture.

Teachers and students at Zhongxin Elementary School are combining this excellent traditional culture with modern education. Through the ancient art form of seed painting, local pear culture is brought to life for everyone. It's a great example of intangible cultural heritage entering and thriving in schools.

Photo of students and teacher creating seed painting. [Photo by Ren Tianyu provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The seed painting workshop not only focuses on painting but also emphasizes the complete education course from planting to harvest, and finally to seed painting creation.

Xiao Shuhua, the principal of Zhongxin Elementary School, said, "The seed painting workshop is an important way for our students to learn excellent traditional culture and practice labor education. We will continue to expand the scale of the workshop, allowing students to learn and grow through practice." (Edited by Lin Li)