Paper-cutting is a unique hollow art. It is one of the most beautiful art forms of Chinese folk culture, and is also a unique folk art treasure in the treasure house of China, which is known as "mother art".
In order to carry forward the excellent traditional culture and carry forward the art of paper-cutting, our school specially invited Liang Yuying, a member of the Guangdong Folk Writers Association and a training lecturer of the Lingnan Folk Culture, to enter ASJ and lead the students to appreciate the charm of paper-cutting.
As Ms Liang took out a piece of paper-cut work, there was a burst of exclamations from the classroom. When the "Bing Dwen Dwen" was unveiled, the student's eyes were firmly attracted by its exquisite appearance. The crystallization of the wisdom of the working people is timeless and can attract the attention of future generations in any era.
Firstly, Ms Liang introduced the historical origin of Chinese paper-cutting culture to the students, and popularized the knowledge of paper-cutting in southern Fujian and paper-cutting in the north. The students were firmly attracted by the teacher's explanations, and were even more surprised that a piece of paper, a pair of scissors and a pair of dexterous hands could create a "miracle". "You shall never underestimate a pair of scissors and a piece of paper”, Ms Liang said.
After listening to the introduction, the students finally started the production of "Bing Dwen Dwen"! All students were eager to try! Although it was the first attempt for students to do the traditional paper cutting, they were quite focused and professional.
The teachers were patiently guiding the students to cut the pattern.
Thanks to Ms Liang for bringing such a wonderful paper-cutting course. The students took a group photo with Ms Liang with the paper-cutting.
The paper-cutting culture not only narrows the distance among the students and the traditional art, but also guides the students to appreciate and love the intangible cultural heritage, so as to consciously protect and inherit the intangible cultural heritage.
ASJ guarantees that there will be more activities related to traditional culture in the future. The most beautiful "flower of inheritance" will be blooming in ASJ for sure!