The light never dies-- Beijing Review - 北京周报
2024年3月4日 · Unlike traditional lantern styles that usually rely on bamboo or wooden frames, this method intricately fashions patterns and designs without the need for any framing. The meticulous process of creating one such lantern encompasses 18 detailed steps.
Exploring Traditional Handmade Paper - China Today
2023年9月4日 · A batch of lanterns made with handmade paper in the studio. As one of ancient China’s four great inventions, papermaking technology was originally invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Later it spread all over the world, greatly promoting the development of human society.
Handicrafter's 40 years of persistence lights up Lantern Festival
Making a lantern usually takes three steps -- framing, paper-cutting, and pasting. The lantern frame requires bamboo that has grown for about two years -- not too tender or too old.
A Myriad of Lights in a Breezy Night - 北京周报
2019年2月20日 · A hexagonal Palace Lantern. The lantern making craftsmanship reached its pinnacle in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The lanterns for the use of the royal family were not only used for lighting, but also as interior decorations.
Children make lanterns at Nanjing Folklore Museum
2021年2月22日 · Children learn to make colored lanterns at the Nanjing Folklore Museum on February 21, 2021. The event helps children understand the city’s history and traditional customs including the Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th …
When Intangible Cultural Heritages Meet Lunar New Year - 中国科 …
It is a Chinese custom to hang red lanterns in the New Year, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. Nowadays, the iconic lantern is a symbol of Chinese culture worldwide instead of serving as a light source in ancient times.
Preserving the centuries-old craft of Chinese palace lanterns
2018年12月29日 · Lanterns are an essential part of Chinese festivals and are symbols of prosperity. In a small workshop tucked away in one of Beijing's hutongs, a group of craftsmen are dedicated to preserve the tradition of making Chinese lanterns by hand.
Behind Lantern-Making - Beijing Review
The lantern-making industry in the Qinhuai River area has enjoyed a high reputation since ancient times in terms of vibrant patterns and high quality. The craft of lantern-making has been passed down from generation to generation by family members.
Across China: Centuries-old lantern tradition still burning brightly …
2023年2月8日 · Passing down from generation to generation, it has become a local ritual to celebrate the Lantern Festival. During the final 10 days before the Lantern Festival, all villagers in Gucheng Village in Ganzhou, where Jiao hails from, gather together to make paper lanterns.
Making river lanterns and learning folk culture - en.tibet3.com
2018年4月18日 · Over 30 children learned to make river lanterns with help from teachers with the Tibet Natural Science Museum. During the handicraft learning, they also get an opportunity to understand local folk culture.