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Culture is the soul of a nation, and cultural identity is the root of ethnic unity.
——Excerpt from the third volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China

文化是一个民族的魂魄，文化认同是民族团结的根脉。

——摘自《习近平谈治国理政》第三卷

Chinese cultural essence finds

expression through skillful

hands of master bamboo carver

杨明辉：

竹上生花 用情镌刻中华千年文化

By Cun Ximei and Song Yanling □ 寸喜梅 宋延龄 / 文

Yang Minghui, the inheritor of the and passing on this craft, driven not only grandeur of Chinese civilization spanning also a deep understanding of poetry, calligra-
esteemed intangible cultural heritage by his personal aspirations but also by the thousands of years. Pointing to his master- phy, painting, and art theory. Unfortunately,
known as Liuqing bamboo carving in desire to uphold the remarkable traditional piece, titled “Lady Zhaojun Bidding Farewell the number of craftsmen dedicated to this art
Baoshan City’s Longyang District, has Chinese culture it represents. Over the Frontier,” Yang emphasized the form has been diminishing, a matter of great
dedicated over two decades to preserving Liuqing bamboo carvers skillfully carve importance of understanding the unique qual- concern to Yang. In an effort to preserve and
and promoting this ancient craft. His un- intricate designs on bamboo skin, which ities of each character and delving into their promote Liuqing bamboo carving while nur-
wavering commitment to passing on the has a thickness of only 0.1 mm. This del- inner worlds. “I hope that the viewers will be turing future inheritors, Yang has organized
skills of Liuqing bamboo carving led him icate craft involves a series of meticulous able to envision the greater narrative encapsu- over a dozen training sessions within the
to become the sole practitioner of this art steps, including drawing, lining, scraping, lated within,” Yang said. intangible cultural heritage zone of Qinglong
form within Yunnan Province, as recog- peeling, and polishing. In addition to the Over the course of more than two decades, Street.
nized by the Yunnan Arts and Crafts In- mastery of carving techniques, a Liuqing Yang has mastered not only the techniques of The dearth of successors directly
dustry Association in 2021. Join us today bamboo carver must also possess profi- Liuqing bamboo carving but also various oth- threatens the survival of Liuqing bamboo
as we delve into the captivating world of ciency in painting, calligraphy, and other er intricate crafts, such as kernel carving, egg carving, which would constitute a profound
Yang and experience the enchanting al- artistic skills. Interestingly, Yang’s mother carving, and jade carving. His relentless pur- loss to traditional culture. Recognizing the
lure of Liuqing bamboo carving. shares a passion for painting. Influenced by suit of artistic excellence led him to innovate urgency of the situation, Yang has devised
Twenty-four years ago, Yang’s encounter her, Yang developed his painting abilities the traditional Liuqing bamboo carving by a strategy to raise awareness and garner
with his grandfather’s “Liuqing bamboo at a young age, which eventually paved seamlessly incorporating numerous carving support for this art form. He intends to
carvings” left him awe-inspired. This tradi- the way for his career as a talented Liuqing methods for materials like jade, stone, wood, leverage social platforms like WeChat and
tional art form, which seamlessly combines bamboo carver. brick, tooth, horn, and more. To date, he has Douyin to showcase his skills and bring
carving, calligraphy, painting, poetry, prose, Yang is exceptionally good at carving an- created a remarkable collection of captivating greater visibility to Liuqing bamboo carv-
and sculpting, captivated his imagination. cient ladies, as he finds their graceful appear- masterpieces. ing. Yang hopes that more individuals will
Filled with a strong sense of duty, Yang ance, intricate adornments, and captivating Liuqing bamboo carving demands not join him in preserving and passing on this
expressed his commitment to preserving life narratives to be a perfect reflection of the only the mastery of intricate knife skills but handicraft.