Each different part of China has its own 1 forms of traditional art.
Chinese paper cutting, or jianzhi is a kind of folk art. It's a way to express people's hope and feelings. It has a2 of more than 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult. Red paper is usually used as red is connected3 happiness in Chinese culture. The most4 pictures are flowers, animals, xi (喜) and fu (福). They are put on windows, doors, and walls5 symbols of wishes for good luck.
Chinese clay art is well-known and popular all over the country. Now many kids learn to make it in 6 or even shopping centers. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things, such as cute children or lively 7 from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. 8 the things get dry in the air, they are fired at a very high heat and then polished and painted. It takes several weeks to 9 everything. Although they look so small, they look very real. These small 10 clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
