Children enjoy the fun of dough modeling
China DailyChildren learn and experience Langzhuang dough modeling in Guanxian, Shandong province. In late March, children from Guanxian county engaged in an activity at a local community center, delving into the art of Langzhuang dough modeling under the guidance of local artists and volunteers from Liaocheng, Shandong province. Originating from the Ming Dynasty and designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008, Langzhuang dough modeling involves transforming dough into lifelike characters from real life and folk tales through pinching, kneading, and sticking. Liu Xiaojing, head of the county's publicity department, emphasized that the activity aims to provide an opportunity for children to comprehend traditional intangible cultural heritage through observation and hands-on experience.