A lecture about Xuhang straw weaving, an intangible cultural heritage originating from Xuhang town, Shanghai's Jiading district, was held at the Shanghai Mass Art Center recently, attracting more than 20 pairs of parents and kids.
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Wang Qin, an inheritor of Xuhang straw weaving, gives a lecture about the history and techniques of straw weaving at the Shanghai Mass Art Center. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
Xuhang straw weaving, a traditional technique of producing straw products such as hats and bags by braiding, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.
The lecture was given by Wang Qin, inheritor of Xuhang straw weaving, in an effort to introduce the cultural heritage to more people and help preserve it.
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Attendees of a lecture on Xuhang straw weaving learn how to make straw weaving products with the help of Wang Qin, an inheritor of Xuhang straw weaving. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
Wang introduced attendees to the history and techniques of Xuhang straw weaving and the growing process of the straw, and displayed straw weaving products.
With Wang's help, the attendees also learned to make straw weaving cup mats on their own. Wang Hongnan, a resident taking part in the lecture, said he loves straw-braided products and considers Xuhang straw weaving quite delicate, beautiful, and environmentally friendly.
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A straw-braided cup mat is nearing completion. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
The event is part of an annual intangible cultural heritage-themed project held by the Shanghai Mass Art Center since 2011. Each year, the center organizes activities to display various intangible cultural heritage items with the aim of preserving them and helping them develop by increasing their national exposure.