Li Wei, an inheritor of Pingyang lacquerware, showcase a lacquer fan to visitors. [Photo/wzrb.com.cn]
The Zhejiang government showcased Wenzhou's intangible cultural heritage from May 13 to 15 in France and Hungary, featuring colorful stone inlay, Pingyang lacquerware, and fine-line paper carving.
On May 13, the exhibition featuring Song Dynasty (960-1279) paintings opened at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris. On May 15, the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Zhejiang-Baranya County friendship and the Encountering Poetic Zhejiang in the 24 Solar Terms exhibition was held in Hungary. These events were co-hosted by the Zhejiang Provincial People's Government and organized by the Zhejiang Cultural Broadcasting and Tourism Bureau.
Li Wei, an inheritor of Pingyang lacquerware, provided a hands-on experience with lacquer fans and bookmarks, sharing the historical essence of China's intangible heritage with foreigners.
Wenzhou lacquerware, renowned since the Song Dynasty for its exquisite craftsmanship, represents a significant chapter in China's lacquer art history. It's celebrated as "the best lacquerware in the world".
An exhibition featuring Song Dynasty paintings is underway at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris. [Photo/wzrb.com.cn]
