🎨 Ever seen someone create a masterpiece in mere seconds? At a cultural heritage exhibition in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, paper-cutting artisan Shi Junfeng did just that! ✂️✨
Hailing from Chengde in north China's Hebei Province, Fengning Manchu paper-cutting has a legacy spanning over 300 years. It's not just art; it's a story crafted with intricate designs of flowers, birds, landscapes, and figures. 🌸🐦⛰️👤
Shi Junfeng, a proud inheritor of this tradition, wowed onlookers by swiftly cutting a paper gourd adorned with the Chinese character \"shou\" (寿), symbolizing life and wishing health and longevity to all. 🍃🎁
Her hands moved like lightning ⚡, and in no time, a delicate piece of art emerged, leaving everyone absolutely mesmerized! 😲👏
\"It's like watching magic happen right before your eyes!\" said one excited spectator. ✨
This ancient craft isn't just about paper and scissors; it's about preserving culture and sharing joy across generations. ❤️🌐
Feeling inspired to pick up some scissors? Who knows, you might just be the next paper-cutting prodigy! 😉✂️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
