Imagine watching a master artist paint a dragon right before your eyes! 🐉 That’s exactly what happened at a special event in Beijing recently.
A group of young art enthusiasts gathered to see Bian Jingyi, a famous expert in architectural painting. With a passion for art since he was a child, Bian has spent over 60 years painting and decorating some of China’s most famous buildings, like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and Beihai Park.
At the event, Bian showcased his amazing skill by painting a dragon, a symbol that’s super important in Chinese history and culture. Every brushstroke was quick and smooth, showing his deep understanding and love for traditional art.
The kids and teens didn’t just watch—they got involved too! 🎨 They asked questions and even learned some secrets on how to paint dragons on buildings, like the ones you see on pavilions and temples.
The whole idea was to introduce everyone to the fascinating world of ancient Chinese architecture and the cool dragon designs that are a big part of it. It’s all about sharing and keeping this amazing culture alive!
Fun fact: In China, there’s a special day called “Longtaitou,” or the “Dragon Head-raising Day.” 🐲 It’s on the second day of the second month in the traditional Chinese calendar. On this day, people celebrate dragons waking up from their winter sleep, which is believed to bring rain for the crops and good luck for the year ahead!
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Architectural painting master draws dragon for Dragon Head-raising Day
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