Hey there, culture enthusiasts! Ever wondered how ancient traditions meet the digital age? Well, meet Lang Jiaziyu, a young dough sculptor breathing new life into traditional Chinese art!
Born into a family of dough sculptors, Lang started crafting tiny masterpieces at just 3 years old. But as times changed, she faced a big question: how to keep this beautiful art alive?
Enter the internet! Lang decided to merge her craft with advanced digital tech. She began digitally cataloging her creations using 3D scanning—talk about art meets science!
On top of that, she started sharing her work and creative process online. Guess what? She now has over 2 million fans cheering her on!
\"They are not only my fans but also fans of traditional Chinese culture,\" Lang says with a smile.
But Lang isn't the only one. On Bilibili, one of China's hottest video platforms, post-95 creator \"Jiang Xunqian\" rocked the scene! Her video, \"Girls Challenging the Millennium Skill – Iron Flowers,\" showcasing the stunning folk art of throwing molten iron to create fireworks, lit up the internet.
It became one of the top 10 original videos in 2023!
These stories show that young people are not just keeping traditions alive—they're supercharging them! With creativity and the internet, they're making culture cool again and attracting more young fans worldwide.
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Chinese youth embrace internet to revitalize traditional culture
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