23
Jun

The traditional Chinese art of paper cutting

Dragon Education susi

Handcraft lesson. Students are trying to make Jian Zhi- Chinese paper cutting. Paper-cutting is one of the oldest and the most popular folk arts in China. Usually, the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with festivities in Chinese culture, but other colours were also used. Normally paper-cutting artwork is used on festivals like Spring Festival, weddings and childbirth. Papercuts always symbolizes luck and happiness. Students use it to liven up walls, windows, doors, columns, mirrors, lamps and lanterns in dormitory. Paper cut-outs pasted on or near entrances are supposed to bring good luck.